Conviced of God's Grace

Scripture:

Romans 11:6-7 ‘they're convinced of God's grace and purpose in choosing them. If they were only thinking of their own immediate self-interest, they would have left long ago.’

 

Observation:

God by grace chose the Jewish people that Paul refers to here.  It was not because of their works that God chose them; it was entirely because of His grace.  Paul identifies they are a people of great conviction and purpose, who understand the position they are called into.  And because of this there is faithfulness and longevity.  When conviction is evident there is depth to a person; their roots run deep they are not easily uprooted or swayed by their own self interest or others beliefs.  The word Plerophoreo means “to fill completely” and emphasizes the total conviction that fills the heart of the believer.

 

Application:

There is a big difference between great intent and convictions.  I need a constant increase in the depth of my convictions and a greater revelation of God’s grace.  That I would be convinced of His purpose in choosing me. I need to embrace God’s grace in the most inward parts of my being that it might outwork in my behaviour. 

 

Prayer:

Father, help me embrace a greater revelation of your grace and purpose for my life. Let it be evident in evry area of who I am.  Thank you for your gift of grace .

 

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Hayley