Grace That is Greater Than All Our Sins

Written By Betty Predmore

EPHESIANS 2: 1-22

(September 23)

Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin! (Julia H. Johnston)

Aren't you so glad for God's grace? It looks past every ugly thing we think, say, and do. This grace offers us hope when we feel hopeless because of our choices. It offers us life when we feel the darkness of death looming.

God's grace overpowers all the work Satan tries to do in us and to us. And this has been a battle that has been going on from the beginning. This is what Paul is speaking about in today's passage.

Paul referred to Satan as 'the ruler of the kingdom and the air." He rules with the demons and those who are against Christ. Gratefully, Christ won victory over Satan and his power through the resurrection. Satan is only a temporary ruler and only to those who choose to follow him. To those who choose to follow Christ, Satan has no authority.

Paul reminds the believers that they were once dead because of their disobedience, living in sin and obeying Satan. But God gave new life through the resurrection of Jesus, having great mercy and grace in saving those who would call on his name. What a great example of grace this was, and still is.

We are not saved because we are "good people" or do "good things". It is only by God's grace that we find that salvation.

In verse 2:14 he talks about the "middle wall of partition." This is the barrier people build between themselves. Christ destroyed this wall so that we can have real unity with people who are not like us. He did this by dying, making us all one, all having access to the Father through the Holy Spirit.

In verse 2:17-18, he mentions "those who were far off" and "those who were near". The Jews were near to God because they already had knowledge of him through Scriptures and their worship in religious ceremonies. The Gentiles were far away because they had very little knowledge of God. Both needed to hear about salvation through Christ, because neither group could be saved by their good deed or knowledge. Because of Jesus, both groups were free to come to God through Christ.

Do you stop and think about this often? Does your heart fill with gratitude at the grace God showers on you each day? Are you overwhelmed by his goodness? Does this bring you peace?

It is Christ who brings us peace, and allows us to experience grace, grace, God's grace. Take a moment and thank him for that beautiful gift.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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