God's Grace is Sufficient November 4, 2015

2 Corinthians 12:9      But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Ephesians 3:16     I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

Philippians 4:13     I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Daniel 10:19     "Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed," he said. "Peace! Be strong now; be strong." When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, "Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength."

1 Corinthians 2:3     I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.

1 Corinthians 2:5     so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power.

After a family dinner, I sat at the table with my father-in-law, Darrell, drinking coffee. He rarely talked about his own father; but this afternoon, he told a humorous and touching story about football, a marching band, rain, mud, car heaters, and the love of his father. We laughed. I told a similar story about my late father.

The next day, it occurred to me that Darrell has been a father to me for 30 years. When I need help or advice, I turn to him.

Like Jethro, who influenced his son-in-law, Moses, Darrell has influenced me through his caring encouragement and gentle guidance. He is an example of God’s grace in my life, and I am learning that God’s grace is more than sufficient for me.

God sends people into our lives to bless us and to strengthen us. When we listen for God’s voice speaking through them, we can grow into the children of God we were meant to be.