Grace is an undeserved gift. Because it is a gift, God does not force it upon us. We can reject it or receive it in vain if we so choose. Yet it is God’s grace that can totally transform our life. His grace makes us like Christ. It forgives and cleanses us of our sin. It brings us life. All of heaven’s resources are available to us by God’s grace.
How tragic to have God’s grace available to us and yet choose not to embrace it! How sad to have so much at our disposal and yet to use it sparingly. That is why Paul urged Timothy to “be strong” in grace. That is, to let God’s grace work itself out fully and completely in his life. Paul did not want his young disciple to dabble in grace or to sample God’s grace. He urged him to be strong in grace.
You can experience all of the grace of God you desire. If you want to have God’s grace touch every area of your life, it can. If you want God’s grace to transform each aspect of your character, it can. If you want God’s grace to bless every one of your relationships, it can. The question is: How strong in God’s grace do you want to be?