God’s Grace 神的恩典
Author: Bro Patrick Tay
What is the grace of God? In a simple way, it is God's favour and kindness toward us. God showers grace on all mankind. He gave us the beauty and wonders of nature that we see each and every day. And He also gave us an inner conscience to know right from wrong. Let's take a look at some specific areas where God shows us grace.
But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
God’s grace is sufficient, and this verse reaffirms that God’s grace is big enough to cover every area of our lives. Couple years back, I having a stomach upset at Penang Hotel. I feel very weak and tired. I prayed to Lord before I slept. I recovered the next day morning. Praise the Lord.
We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are” (Acts 15:11).
God’s grace is an essential component for everyday life and foundational to the Christian faith. We need God’s grace to sustain us every day. Within our own strength, we will make mistakes daily. God’s grace reassures and reminds us to depend on God more. We are not alone, and receiving God’s grace provides an opportunity to glorify Him more. Grace fills in the areas where we fall short, letting us know it will be ok. God’s divine nature intercedes within our human frailties.
One specific colleague had tested my patience many times and even trigger my anger at one particular event. I have prayed to Lord not to throw my anger on her and tried to correct her mistake. Many times, God words has really reminded me not to throw my temper at her. Through God grace, I am able to show good testimonial to other colleague and they praised me of good temper to her. But I know this is not my credit, it is the strength of our God Grace.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms”
(1 Peter 4:10).
文:郑顺发弟兄
翻译:王佩瑾师母
何为神的恩典?简单地说,那就是神对我们的恩惠及仁慈。祂把恩典降在全人类身上,使我们天天能感受大自然的奥妙及美丽,也赐给我们与生俱来,分辨是非的能力。让我们来具体地看看,在哪些方面,神向我们展示了恩典。
“他 对 我 说 : 我 的 恩 典 够 你 用 的 , 因 为 我 的 能 力 是 在 人 的 软 弱 上 显 得 完 全 。 所 以, 我 更 喜 欢 夸 自 己 的 软 弱 , 好 叫 基 督 的 能 力 覆 庇 我”( 哥 林 多 后 书 12:9)
神的恩典够用,这节经文重申了神的恩典足以覆盖我们生活的每个部分。几年前,在槟城的酒店里,我感觉到腹痛,全身乏力。临睡前,我向上帝祷告,隔天醒来我便完全康复了。赞美主!
“我 们 得 救 乃 是 因 主 耶 稣 的 恩 , 和 他 们 一 样 , 这 是 我 们 所 信 的 ” (使 徒 行 传 15:11)
神的恩典即是生活中不可或缺的一部分,也是基督信仰的基础。神的恩典支撑着我们的每一天。当我们单靠自己的能力时,天天都会犯错。神的恩典安慰及提醒我们要多多依靠祂。我们并不孤单,而领受神的恩典也给了我们机会,将荣耀归给祂。我们不足的地方有神的恩典补上,让我们知道一切都会好起来的。上帝的神性在我们人的弱点中进行调停。
我有一位同事曾多次考验我的耐心,甚至在某次事件中引发我的愤怒。我向主祈祷,不要对她发火,并试着纠正她的错误。很多时候,神的话语真的提醒了我不要对她发脾气。通过上帝的恩典,我能够向其他同事展示良好的见证,他们也赞扬我对她的好脾气。但我知道这并非我的功劳,而是神恩典的力量。
各 人 要 照 所 得 的 恩 赐 彼 此 服 事 , 作 神 百 般 恩 赐 的 好 管 家 。(彼 得 前 书 4:10)
当我们以各种身份及使用属灵的恩赐服务和回应上帝的呼召时,上帝的恩典就会出现。神将祂的恩典赐给我们,我们也应当将这份恩典传给大家。好消息是,神的恩典不论任何情况都够用。