Apprehending New Life in Christ

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Amazing Grace , by John Newton:

Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost But now I’m found Was blind, but now I see “Twas grace that taught My heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did That grace appear The hour I first believed

Amazing grace indeed!

GLORYIFING THE KING The Psalmist said, “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name.” The idea is to bring to God what is due Him. Paul states, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Cor 10:31). From the breaking of bread to the making of plans, we honor Him and bring glory to Him when we depend on Him and respond to His lordship over our lives. We bring glory to Christ by pleasing Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work. Galatians 6:9, 10 remind us, “and let us not lose heart in doing good for in due time we shall opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” It may cost us, it may not be convenient, but it is the word of the Lord to us. It is indeed our obligation and God will supply the power and resources needed to carry it out.