Devotion:
Read 2 Timothy 1:8-10.
Earlier this month the Metropolitan Handbells had their spring concerts. Part of the program had selections from Broadway including Les Miserables. In the story, Jean Valjean was arrested for stealing a loaf of bread. Finally released after 19 years in prison, he couldn’t find a place to stay until a bishop graciously offered him lodging. But then Valjean stole some silver from the bishop’s home and fled. Captured the next day, he was brought back to the bishop. But instead of accusing him, the bishop said he had given Valjean the silver, and then he also gave Valjean two silver candlesticks. Overwhelmed with the extravagance of grace, Valjean’s priorities changed. He surrendered his life to God and worked to help others. The transforming power of grace was astounding.
E. Stanley Jones once remarked, “Grace binds you with far stronger cords than the cords of duty or obligation.” God’s extravagant grace was present before the beginning of time, has been revealed in Jesus, and continues for eternity. Let God’s grace overwhelm you today.
Personal Worship Option:
Father, help us focus on your extravagant grace. May we become saturated with the mercy of Jesus Christ so that we offer ourselves totally to your service. Amen.
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