We . . . plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain —2 Corinthians 6:1

“. . . in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors . . .” (2 Corinthians 6:5)— in all these things, display in your life a drawing on the grace of God, which will show evidence to yourself and to others that you are a miracle of His. Draw on His grace now, not later. The primary word in the spiritual vocabulary is now. Let circumstances take you where they will, but keep drawing on the grace of God in whatever condition you may find yourself. One of the greatest proofs that you are drawing on the grace of God is that you can be totally humiliated before others without displaying even the slightest trace of anything but His grace.

“. . . having nothing . . . .” Never hold anything in reserve. Pour yourself out, giving the best that you have, and always be poor. Never be diplomatic and careful with the treasure God gives you. “. . . and yet possessing all things”— this is poverty triumphant (2 Corinthians 6:10).

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July 26, 2013

Lord, how do I live this lesson out? How do I rely on You for everything? In very difficult times, this is my natural response, especially when I have no answers or solutions of my own. But how do I rely on You all the time, for everything, even when I am living in victory and success?

And God says…”The grace you had yesterday will not be sufficient for today. Grace is the overflowing favor of God, and you can always count on it being available to draw upon as needed”…Every day has trouble, and distresses of its own; you need My grace, love, assurance and direction every day. Seek Me first thing in the morning and face the day knowing that I am your God and I go before you, making your way. Live out the day knowing you are connected and now have the ability to stay curious”.

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