Cascading grace. Isn’t this how God
works? He starts the process. He doesn’t just love; He lavishes us with love (1 John 3:1 NIV). He doesn’t dole out wisdom;
He “gives generously to all without finding fault” (James 1:5 NIV). He is rich
in “kindness, tolerance and patience” (Romans 2:4 NIV). His grace is “exceedingly
abundant” (1 Timothy 1:14) and “indescribable” (2 Corinthians 9:14-15).
He overflowed the table of the prodigal
with a banquet, the vats at the wedding with wine, the boat of Peter with fish,
twice. He healed all who sought health, taught all who wanted instruction, and
saved all who accepted the gift of salvation.
God “supplies seed to the sower and
bread for food” (2 Corinthians 9:10 NIV)… When God gives, He dances for joy. He
strikes up the band and leads the parade. He loves to give.
-- Max Lucado in “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We
Imagine”
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