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!
 
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
 
These are three of six verses of a hymn that is known around the world.  It was written by John Newton.  
A quote from ‘40 Favorite Hymns on Christian Life, Leland Ryken’:
“John Newton had been a profane seaman and slave trader.  He was converted during a storm at sea that threatened his life.”   
 
The worldwide pandemic that we are experiencing now is like a roaring storm that is not only threatening lives, but taking lives.  I bring this up because the unconverted need to know that the God of the universe is a loving, merciful, Savior who is gracious and life giving!  He is available to all who seek Him! 
 
This amazing divine grace is unmerited favor and mercy, freely given.  One is saved by grace through faith, the gift of God. 
Salvation is truly God’s Amazing Grace! 
 
Of this grace Scripture tells us--
Grace is freely given:
“…The LORD gives grace and glory;
No good thing does He withhold 
From those who walk uprightly.”  Psalm 84:11
 
Grace is given to the humble:
“…Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for   ‘God resists the proud,
                                 But gives grace to the humble.’”  1 Peter 5:5
 
Grace is sufficient for all our needs:
Christ, to Paul and us,
“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness…”  2 Corinthians 12.9
 
Grace is the source of strength:
Paul to Timothy,
“…Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”  2 Timothy 2:1
 
Grace is to share:
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”  1 Peter 4:10
 
In Ephesians 4:11-12, Paul tells us, 
“And He Himself gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints (His consecrated people) for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.” 
(My insert)
 
By the grace of God, we have the equipment for ministry as in the following:
“And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let each exercise them accordingly…” Romans 12:6 
There are many lost souls who need to know, by God’s grace, the Good News, the gospel.  So let each of us live in such a way that our lives will express the goodness of our Lord; AND be available to serve others as the Holy Spirit directs.  
 
We know with certainty that God’s grace is sufficient for all we are called to do and His mercies are new, fresh and sufficient for all our needs each day--no matter what the day may bring!
 
So we sing:
    “His grace has no measure
     His mercies no end.
     His love has no boundaries known unto men.
     For out of the infinite riches in Jesus,
      He giveth and giveth and giveth again.”
 
Thank you most Gracious Awesome Lord God!  Amen