Today’s scripture: John 1:16
Before I delve into today’s scripture, I wanted to let you know that I’m adjusting the frequency of these devotionals. I began this devotional blog 11 years ago as a resource for my speaking my ministry. As I transition into a new season and speak less often, I still feel led to write, but not quite as often. So, I’ll be posting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the immediate future. Please feel free to review past posts, and I look forward to “meeting” with you three days each week.
Now … onto today’s devotional:
“… we have all received … grace for grace.”
While I have my “go to” translations of the Bible (usually New American Standard Bible, New King James Version, or New International Version), I often like how some of the paraphrases (like The Message, the Contemporary English Version, or the New Living Translation) render God’s words.
For example, “grace for grace” is:
“undeserved kindness and truth” (CEV)
“unfailing love and faithfulness” (NLT)
These are all gifts by grace.
We are loved by our Savior who gives us kindness and everlasting love, who is faithful, and who blesses us with His truth.
Grace for grace … or, as I would paraphrase, grace upon grace.
Revel in the grace you’re so freely offered … today and every day.
Before I delve into today’s scripture, I wanted to let you know that I’m adjusting the frequency of these devotionals. I began this devotional blog 11 years ago as a resource for my speaking my ministry. As I transition into a new season and speak less often, I still feel led to write, but not quite as often. So, I’ll be posting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the immediate future. Please feel free to review past posts, and I look forward to “meeting” with you three days each week.
Now … onto today’s devotional:
“… we have all received … grace for grace.”
While I have my “go to” translations of the Bible (usually New American Standard Bible, New King James Version, or New International Version), I often like how some of the paraphrases (like The Message, the Contemporary English Version, or the New Living Translation) render God’s words.
For example, “grace for grace” is:
“undeserved kindness and truth” (CEV)
“unfailing love and faithfulness” (NLT)
These are all gifts by grace.
We are loved by our Savior who gives us kindness and everlasting love, who is faithful, and who blesses us with His truth.
Grace for grace … or, as I would paraphrase, grace upon grace.
Revel in the grace you’re so freely offered … today and every day.
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