Grace in Our Time of Need

“But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Ephesians 4:7 ESV

Defining ‘grace’ among different individuals will give you several answers varying slightly from one another. My favorite is ‘God’s unmerited favor bestowed upon us.’ None of us deserves the blessings and favor God gives to us. But as believers in Christ, a special gift of grace is given to us by God.  It’s not given because we earned it and it’s not a reward for something we accomplished. It is God’s gift of grace to all those who has accepted His Son Jesus as their personal savior.

Paul says in Ephesians 4:7, “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” (esv) Paul saw this grace that was imparted to him was for service in preaching the gospel. “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power.” (Eph.3:7 esv) Understanding that he was undeserving to preach the gospel, it was by God’s gift to Paul that he was able to do so. He was given enough grace needed ‘according to the measure of Christ’s gift’ which is immeasurable.

How does this apply to Christians today? First, if you are saved you have been given the gift of grace to accomplish all that God wants you to do, in Paul’s case it was preaching. Second, whatever situation you are in, no matter the circumstances, God will give you the grace you need at the time you need it. No more, no less. His grace is immeasurable. Those who need a lot, get a lot. Those who need little get little, but all get what they need. Third, remember we do not deserve God’s grace, but He gives it to us because we are His children.

Remember this day and every day, the Lord will bestow His unmerited favor on us in our time of need. It’s called God’s grace and it’s immeasurable.