When Grace Intervenes
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· 8 viewsWe are given another chance in life not because we deserve it, but because grace positions us, protects us, pleads for us, and perfects us
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Grace Gives Another Chance
Grace Gives Another Chance
We are given another chance in life not because we deserve it, but because grace positions us, protects us, pleads for us, and perfects us
We are given another chance in life not because we deserve it, but because grace positions us, protects us, pleads for us, and perfects us
GRACE POSITIONS US
GRACE POSITIONS US
6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.
Grace Places us where GROWTH is possible
Grace Places us where GROWTH is possible
Where you are is not accidental, its appointed
Where you are is not accidental, its appointed
The tree did not plant itself...
The vineyard represented care, covering and calling
Being positioned by grace comes with PURPOSE
Being positioned by grace comes with PURPOSE
Placement reveals intention...
GRACE PROTECTS US
GRACE PROTECTS US
7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’
Grace stands between us and what justice demands
Grace stands between us and what justice demands
The owner’s judgement was fair...
Grace delays destruction
Grace delays destruction
Grace gives us a chance...
Grace gives us a chance...
Delay is mercy, not approval...
GRACE PLEADS FOR US
GRACE PLEADS FOR US
8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.
Jesus personally intercedes to give us another chance
Jesus personally intercedes to give us another chance
The vinedresser speaks when the tree cannot...
Intercession reveals compassion...
You are still here because GRACE spoke up
You are still here because GRACE spoke up
Grace asked for more time on your behalf...
GRACE PERFECTS US
GRACE PERFECTS US
8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.
9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”
Grace works on us until God’s purpose is fulfilled
Grace works on us until God’s purpose is fulfilled
Grace doesn’t just spare us, it shapes us
Grace doesn’t just spare us, it shapes us
6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Grace doesn’t just give another chance, it develops another outcome
Grace doesn’t just give another chance, it develops another outcome
What will you do with this GRACE?
What will you do with this GRACE?
