Grace Leading

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25

The fulfillment of being a son or daughter of God begs us to hope. If we are seated in heavenly places with Christ, what does that look like? Equality? Brother to brother, brother to sister? I have won the battle but share the victory and prize with you! Come take the spoils!

Being the eldest I have been the one bringing in the spoils, or saw myself as needing to do so. I am the one who knows The Lord and His benefits, His love, His promises. Yesterday my youngest sister called me. This sister had been injured badly by a motor vehicle. She was telling me how to look after myself but that 'someone' was looking after me as my injury could have been so much worse. I agreed with her. I had said to The Lord that very morning , " I am ready to go home whenever You want me." He chose to leave me here for a while longer.

I had sent this sister the biggest flower arrangement when I discovered her injury and she was reciprocating, how nice! I did not expect this, but then when you lead by example, others follow. The first flowers I received was from office staff who saw my giving to others.

Our saviour led by example and He paid the price of my freedom, I am eternally grateful. Not only did He pay the price, He gave it freely. His grace is amazing. What He gives me I can give others, in their undeserving state. Amen!

Let gratitude and grace lead.

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