OPENING
Grace is the power line that connects the believer to the resources of God. Without it, we run on empty. The Christian life is not powered by human effort but by divine enablement.
John 1:16 – “And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.”
Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.”
Discussion:
- Ask: What does “grace for grace” mean to you in your walk with God?
- Ask: In what areas of life do you feel you need God’s might and power the most right now?
Prayer Uproar 1:
- Lord, open my eyes to see grace as my true source of help. (Psalm 121:1-2)
- Father, I reject every dependence on human strength; I lean on You alone. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
DIGGING DEEPER INTO GRACE FOR MIGHT AND POWER
a) Grace as Divine Empowerment
- Grace is God’s supply of strength for every aspect of life.
- Without grace, our might will collapse, and our power will fade.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
- Can you share a time when God’s grace empowered you beyond your natural ability?
Prayer Uproar 2:
- Lord, let Your grace be my unshakable strength in every battle.
- By Your grace, I receive might to overcome my weaknesses.
b) Grace as the Oil in Our Spiritual Machinery- (Hebrews 12:28; Psalm 92:10)
- Grace makes our service to God smooth and effective.
- Without it, the wheels of our spiritual life strain, threaten, break and eventually stop.
- Grace makes our service to God effective and joyful. Without it, our efforts become burdensome and dry. Hebrews 12:28 – “Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably…”
Prayer Uproar 3:
- Lord, anoint my walk with fresh grace—let my service be joyful, not burdensome.
- Lord, anoint my walk with fresh grace—let my service be fruitful. (Colossians 1:29)
- Keep my heart burning with joy and passion as I serve. (Romans 12:11)
LIFE APPLICATION: BIBLICAL PORTRAITS OF GRACE
➤ Zechariah (Luke 1:5-20, 57-64) – Old priest, silenced for unbelief, yet restored to see God’s promise fulfilled.
Prayer: Lord, even if I’ve failed before, restore me to fruitfulness by Your grace. (Joel 2:25)
➤ Peter (Luke 22:54-62; John 21:15-19) – Denied Jesus, yet grace restored him and made him a leader.
Prayer: Father, rewrite my story from shame to leadership by Your grace. (Micah 7:8)
➤ Paul (Acts 9:1-22; 1 Timothy 1:12-16) – From persecutor to apostle, a “pattern” of grace.
Prayer: Lord, make my life a testimony of Your transforming grace. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
➤ Timothy (2 Timothy 2:1) – Timid and young yet made strong by grace.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace, remove timidity from me and make me bold. (Joshua 1:9)
➤ Lois, Lydia, Dorcas (Acts 16:14-15; 9:36-41) – Ordinary women, extraordinary impact by grace.
Prayer: Lord, use me to fulfill divine purpose in my generation through grace. (Esther 4:14)
CLOSING EXHORTATION: LIVING FROM GRACE TO GRACE (1 Corinthians 15:10)
Grace is not to be admired from afar—it is to be lived in daily. We are called to:
- Live from grace, not performance. (Galatians 2:21)
- Operate by grace, not struggle. (Psalm 44:3)
- Serve through grace, not flesh. (Romans 11:6)
Reflection: What one step will you take this week to depend more on God’s grace?
Prayer:
- Lord, keep me rooted in grace every day of my life. (Colossians 2:6-7)
- Let my life overflow with testimonies of grace and power. (Ephesians 3:20)