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April 16, 2007
Truth in Advertising: Amazing Grace
by Susan Brinley
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18).
Recently my son, James, had an English assignment to make up a fictitious product and advertisement for the product. As only an eleven-year-old boy can do, he came up with an ingenious elixir for which his ad made outrageous claims. The extent of the claims made the ad obviously implausible, simply unbelievable, as a product too good to be true. We had some interesting conversations about truth in advertising, and how few things in this world really are all they are presented to be.
On the other hand, I began thinking about the claims of our faith, and particularly about Grace. Because of who God is, His Grace with all of its claims is nothing short of amazing.
Grace is free (Rom. 3:24). GodŐs grace is powerful and sufficient (II Cor. 12:9). GodŐs grace is abundant (I Tim. 1:14). Through Christ, grace is our strength, gives us peace, and helps us to endure (II Thess. 2:16-17). Grace walks us through struggles and difficult times, and sustains us (II Cor. 9:8). GodŐs grace enables us to serve (Eph. 2:8-10). Grace is a daily gift for each one of us (Eph. 4:7). Grace is assurance of His love, compassion, and presence in our lives (II Cor. 13:14). Grace strengthens our relationship with God and understanding of Him (II Peter 1:2). Grace reveals the goodness and greatness of God, even as it shows us our failings and need (I Pet. 5:5). Grace gives us hope ( Rom. 5:2).
Wrapped in grace through our salvation in Jesus Christ, we have the source and sustenance for every day, every season of life, every change. Yes, these are some pretty amazing claims. To our minds, it is almost too good to be true. Maybe that is why we donŐt ask for more grace from Him? A little fearful? A little skeptical? Here is PaulŐs encouragement to the church in Thessalonica.
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, who hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work (II Thess. 2:16-17).
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