Freedom Calls

“Not I, but the grace of God which was with me!” (Acts 15:11). These powerful words echo through the pages of history, bearing witness to the transformative power of God’s grace. As children of the one true God, saved by His divine Grace and Faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to proclaim His sovereignty and exalt His holy name.

Let’s delve into the heart of Scripture and explore the rich writings of Charles Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, A.W. Tozer, Watchman Nee, D.L. Moody, and other great sermons to reveal the magnificence of God’s grace. Join us as we journey through the Psalms, the Gospels, and the Epistles, discovering the beauty of dependence on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters.” (Psalm 29:3). Let us begin with this majestic verse from Psalm 29, which sets the tone for our exploration of God’s grace.

1. The Grace that Saves

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8). Charles Spurgeon, in his classic sermon “All of Grace,” reminds us that salvation is entirely a work of God’s sovereign grace. He writes, “Grace is the free and unmerited favor of God, which has saved us from our sins and brought us to His blessed side.”

Cs Lewis, in “Mere Christianity,” underscores this point: “You can’t suddenly decide to believe in Christ as your Savior without feeling that you have done something important. You will feel that you have made a claim on the goodness of God.” The grace of God is not merely a concept; it is an intimate relationship with our Redeemer.

2. The Grace that Sanctifies

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.” (Philippians 1:9-10). A.W. Tozer, in his book “The Pursuit of God,” notes that it is through the sanctifying work of grace that we are transformed into the image of Christ. He writes, “What a marvel! What a wonder! That the Almighty should be pleased to enter our hearts and dwell there as our life.”

Watchman Nee, in his book “The Normal Christian Life,” emphasizes the importance of this transformative process: “It is not simply a matter of accepting Christ as Savior but of accepting Him as Lord, which necessarily involves a complete change of attitude and way of life.”

3. The Grace that Empowers

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13). D.L. Moody, in his sermon “The Secret of Success,” reminds us that it is the grace of God that empowers us for service and ministry. He writes, “It is not our own strength or ability that enables us to do great things for God; it is His divine power that works mightily within us.”

“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.” (Psalm 29:2). As we have explored the depths of God’s grace in this blog, let us not forget the centrality of exalting His holy name. It is through the proclamation of His sovereignty and the testimony of His grace that we bring honor to our Redeemer.

In closing, I encourage you to meditate on these words from Charles Spurgeon: “The grace of God which was with me! Oh, how it thrills my heart! How it elevates my soul! What a source of strength and consolation it is!”

Let us continue to depend on the grace of God, and may His name be exalted in our lives and in our words.