For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.
Death ruled like a king because Adam sinned. Because of what Jesus Christ has done, God has been so kind to us, and accepted us. That kindness and that acceptance are given in abundance as a gift called grace.
The Message Bible says: If death got the upper hand through one man’s wrongdoing, can you imagine the breathtaking recovery life makes, sovereign life, in those who grasp with both hands this wildly extravagant life-gift, this grand setting-everything-right, that the one man Jesus Christ provides?
Grace is defined as the favor of God and His divine influence upon our heart. In Christ Jesus God will pour out an abundance of His favor and influence upon us. Jesus wants to influence us to be like Him every day and in every way.
Today God is influencing my life with kindness, favor and grace.
- Reading Plan A: Mark 1:1-22
- Reading Plan B: Proverbs 4
- Reading Plan C: Leviticus 22,23 – Mark 1:1-22
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.