In Grace, Max
Lucado explains the concept of grace is undeserved forgiveness from a God who
loves us completely. He sent his only Son to die on a cross for our sins and to
display unconditionally love to the world. One example of grace that Max Lucado
shared was the story of when the Pharisees brought a woman to Jesus and stated
that they caught her in the act of adultery. The Pharisees pointed out to Jesus
that Moses law told them to stone her and put her to death. Jesus didn’t say
anything at first but just squatted down and began writing in the dust. The Bible
doesn’t say what he wrote. They kept asking Jesus what they should do to the
woman. Jesus finally said, “All right, stone her. But let those who have never
sinned throw the first stones!” (John 8:7-8 NLT). Everyone that was condemning
her turned to leave. Jesus extended compassion and told her to “go and sin no
more” (John 8:11 NLT). Max Lucado goes
on to describe how Satan is here to destroy our lives and he likes to condemn
us when we sin. Thankfully, Jesus is able to forgive us when we repent for our
sins.
God can forgive you when you were unloving to another
person or maybe you told a lie to another person. Maybe you even fell into temptation
and you had sex before marriage and you know you should have waited but you
choose to do it anyway- God can still forgive you. Maybe you got pregnant and
chose to have an abortion- God can still forgive you. And you’re awake every
night in regret because you know you should have raised and been a part of your
child’s life but choose not to. Maybe you committed a crime and you know it was
wrong- God can forgive you. God can forgive anything that is sin, but we have
to first confess that we know we messed up and admit that you’re truly sorry.
The next step we must take is to turn from our mistakes. If you can right a
wrong, then go ahead and do it! But it’s extremely important to know that this
isn’t a free for all opportunity to sin just because you feel like it. If you
know you’re sinning, then change it, and stop! And when you fall short always remember
that grace is there.
I would recommend this fantastic book on grace to
everyone, especially if you’re having a hard forgiving yourself for past
mistakes and failures. Grace is something God gave to us and it didn’t come
without a price. I found the chapter “Chosen Children” to be an enormous benefit
for adults to remember that God chose us as His children and he is our Heavenly
father. He is a father to the fatherless and it’s important to never judge that
God is like your Earthly father. God will never reject you as His child and he
isn’t surprised when you make a mistake. Satan is the liar that gets satisfaction
when he can make you wear the coat of shame. God will give you forgiveness no
matter how deep your scars are or how many times you’re ashamed of what you
have done. I immensely enjoyed how Max Lucado kept reminding readers that God
adopted them into His family when we confessed that He is Lord and we need a
Savior. So if you’re a believer in Christ, we’re family! Grace happens when we receive
it and this book is an excellent reminder that God truly does call you His son
or daughter and He loves you!
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