Title (Thursday) Respond to Grace
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Hymn: 405 “He saved a sinner like me”
Meditation: Have you ever had sleepless nights because of depression?
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
main text:… He did not deal with us according to our sins, nor recompense according to our iniquities, for as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him… (Psalm 103:8-14)
Word: Depression is the most common mental disorder, and it is a disease in which a person loses interest in daily life and despairs. In the case of Korea, about 25% of the total population has more than mild depression. How are you?
In the text that praises the God of grace, the grace that God gives us is listed. In verses 3-6, a ring of grace like a jewel ring appears. Forgiveness for sins, healing for disease, redemption from destruction (death), etc. Verse 2 refers to all these things collectively as ‘all benefits’.
When God gives us all grace, it is not forcing us to give it. The God who gives all grace is gracious in nature. Verses 8-14 show what kind of disposition the God who gives all grace has. The God who has crowned us with mercy and mercy is overflowing with love. “God demonstrates his love for us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). The drop of blood of Jesus Christ is a drop of God's grace.
It is important that we properly respond to God's grace. Do you feel the praise bursting out of you in awe of all the grace of God? If you are moved by all the grace of God and burst out in praise, all wounds in your heart will be healed and your bright life will be restored. We confess that darkness will disappear and light will come. How can you experience grace and praise like David?
Open the door of your heart and believe and understand God's grace. Longing for God's grace as a deer longs for a stream. Obey the word of God that God has given us to experience grace. If you realize, long for, and obey, you will experience all the grace of God every day for the rest of your life. From there, praise to God bursts out, and you will live a thrilling life where wounds are healed and your life is restored.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we be moved by all of Your grace and praise will burst forth. May all wounds be healed and live a bright life through praise. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Lord's Prayer