God’s Abundant Grace

Devotional Reading: So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:7 NLT

Ephesians 2:7 gives us a deep insight into God’s grace. Here, we learn about, not just the “riches” of his grace, but the “incomparable riches of his grace.” The Greek word translated in the NIV as “incomparable” means “exceeding all others, extraordinary.” The ESV and the NRSV versions render this word as “immeasurable.” The point is that when it comes to grace, God has more than we could ever count or comprehend. God’s supply of grace will never run out.

This text expounds upon God’s incomparable grace. It is “expressed in kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” This helps us to grasp that God’s gift of grace is personal and tender.

You could imagine a very wealthy person being generous from a distance, giving money but not becoming personally involved with those in need. God’s generosity, however, is not like this. Rather, God’s abundant grace is expressed in a deeply personal act of kindness through Jesus Christ, who gave his life for us in a costly, vulnerable, and incomparably gracious way.

As you consider God’s grace, let this good news stretch your vision of just how much grace God has for you and for the people you serve. Moreover, remember that God is not watching you “from a distance,” giving graciously but safely and impersonally. Rather, God has expressed his grace through the kindness of Jesus Christ.

In the age to come, when we are with the Lord, we will experience the fullness of His kindhearted grace. Until then, God has more than enough grace for us, more than we will ever need.

Prayer and Confession
Lord, may I live continually as a recipient of your incomparably rich grace, praising you with freedom and gratitude, sharing your grace with others through acts of generosity and kindness.

Further Reading: Ephesians 1:7-8, Romans 5:16-18