Embracing Divine Humility: Understanding God's Grace and Mercy Beyond Words (01/21/'24)

Embracing Divine Humility: Understanding God's Grace and Mercy Beyond Words The more we try to define God's grace and mercy using human language, the more we stray from their true essence. This is because human understanding and capabilities are limited in comprehending the fullness of God's grace and mercy. People who rely solely on words or writings cannot fully embody these divine qualities. Consequently, we need to embrace humility, akin to that of Christ. Humility is a divine attribute that humans, on their own, cannot fully embrace without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. However, with the transformative power of being reborn through Christ's love on the cross, one can begin to emulate this virtue. This concept is echoed in Ephesians 2:8-10, which states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." This passage highlights that salvation and good works are gifts from God, not achievements of our own, and we are called to live out these works prepared for us. -Pastor Steven G. Lee (January 21, 2024)