LIGHT WORD

LightWord: “Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.” Isaiah 60:15 From the Scripture above we understand that God’s grace can rewrite the story of a life that has known rejection or disappointment. Maybe you have been neglected, rejected and dejected, here is good news for you; what others couldn’t make of your life, grace can transform into a testimony. Grace is a maker, that makes Apostle Paul who he was. Also, making me too. Grace can and will make you. Say this to yourself: Lord Jesus, thank You for the gift of Your sufficient grace. Let that same grace lift me, far beyond my imagination, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

LightWord: “The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 60:14 One mark of grace is its power to honor a life . When grace is at work, those who once ignored you, including your frienemies, that is, enemies that appear as friends may recognize God’s hand on you. Not only that, they will end up as being your slaves. Yes! Our focal Scripture of today paints a picture of restoration and honor that God brings when grace is at work. Say this to yourself: Thank You, Lord, for Your grace that found me. Continue to transform my life by Your grace, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

LightWord: “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 In our focal Scripture of today, Paul said by the grace of God, I am everything I am. So, grace is what lifted Paul up. Now, let me make this declaration into your life today that whatever area you have been looked down on, the same grace that lifted Paul will lift you. As you understand and embrace that grace, confidence in God begins to grow, (read Philippians 4:13) . Praise God continually for His grace, that's one of the major keys to your unlimited breakthrough in life. Say this to yourself: Father, I thank You for the abundance of Your grace. By Your grace, I am lifted and blessed, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

LightWord: “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Grace turns weakness into strength,  turns disability to ability. Apostle Paul came late, but he became the greatest. So, no matter who you are today, your position, background, or current circumstances don’t get the last word. In my weakness, I am made perfect. Do you know Peter was the rock but Paul came as the block in which the church was built. Paul the apostle thereby makes a public declaration in 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 about his life and his encounter with Grace. Say this to yourself: Father, I believe in the transforming power of Your grace. From today, let Your grace distinguish me in Jesus’ name, Amen!

LightWord: “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 When Jesus taught the disciples to pray, Paul wasn’t there. Others walked with Christ face to face, while Paul was—elsewhere persecuting the church. But when grace stepped in, his past no longer defined his future. Not because those experiences were unimportant, but because God’s grace is sufficient. We still pray, fast, and practice spiritual disciplines, but grace empowers and gives them life. Say this to yourself: Father, I thank You for Your all-sufficient grace. Let Your grace speak on my behalf and accomplish what I cannot. Every barrier standing against Your purpose for my life, give way by Your grace in Jesus’ name. Amen!

LightWord: “For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle... But by the grace of God I am what I am.” 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 The truth is, people often notice your exploits more than the experience. And every real exploit in life is made possible by God ( Daniel 11:32b ). The Apostle Paul didn’t start first, he was the least, others were probably older and matured spiritually than him, yet God’s grace set him apart and enabled his impact. Say this to yourself: Father in heaven, let Your sufficient grace swallow up every form of insufficiency in my life. By Your grace, lift me into the fullness of Your purpose in Jesus’ name. Amen!