[The Glory Unveiled]
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.[ 1 Corinthians 15:10 NKJV ]
The grace of God can indeed be wasted in our lives. Scripture warns us not to receive the grace of God in vain, reminding us that grace is not merely something to admire but something to steward. Grace is God’s enabling power, and it must be partnered with faithful obedience and diligent labour. God’s grace is like a divine system that refrigerates opportunities, abilities, and possibilities. What would have been lost is preserved. What time appears to have stolen can be redeemed. What seems beyond recovery can, by grace, be restored. The grace of God has a remarkable way of preserving opportunities until we are prepared to walk in them. The life of the apostle Paul illustrates this truth with striking clarity. By every human measure, he appeared late to the stage of his calling. Others had walked with Christ before him and had entered the work long before he did. Yet, by the end of his ministry, Paul had accomplished extraordinary exploits for the Kingdom. How did he explain such a life? He pointed to one thing—the grace of God. “By the grace of God I am what I am… yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me” (1 Corinthians 15:10). That grace empowered him to labour more abundantly than the rest. It did not make him passive; it made him productive. It supplied the strength to recover what seemed lost, redeem the years, and fulfil God’s assignment with unwavering intensity. That same grace is at work in every believer today. However, we must not become complacent because grace is available. Grace is not an excuse for inactivity; it is God’s empowerment for action. It calls us to rise, to labour faithfully, and to pursue His purpose with renewed strength. If we cooperate with the grace God has given us, we will discover that what seemed delayed is not denied, what appeared wasted can be redeemed, and what looked impossible can become a testimony of His unfailing power.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the sufficiency of your grace.
Salvation_Prayer: Dear Jesus, I surrender to your lordship and salvation. Be my master and saviour forever.