A Cup of Morning Theology

Keeping it simple and relevant seems to be a trial for many in leadership roles within the church. Yes, the Bible is a huge complex book filled with stories, parables, revelations and prophecies that sometimes seem hard to grasp, especially when it comes to applying what we are reading to how we are living. Last night, though, I came upon a wonderful way to understand the meaning of the word “Grace.” We hear about the “Grace of God,” but do we get it? What is Grace? Well, here is one way to understand Grace in a deeper way:

G…God’s
R…Riches
A…At
C…Christ’s
E…Expense

Grace is a gift of love. Love originates with God. This truth is foundational to everything that proceeds from the Genesis story of creation. “We love because he first loved us.”(1John4:19) If we want to know what it means to live an abundant life, we need to reestablish that love connection with God. And here is how Paul tells us it can be done: “Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2Corinthians 5:20-21) God’s riches at Christ’s expense.