People of Grace
God's grace is not dependent upon us; grace depends upon the Giver, never upon the receiver! Since Christ received us when we were still sinners, we should, therefore, receive one another.
We minister to the needs of others through the Word of God, with a redemptive spirit and the ministry of reconciliation. We have been given the message of reconciliation and also the ministry of reconciliation. We are called to edify one another. As a result, believers enjoy oneness with the Body of Christ. When there is that true acceptance of one another then there is no room for selfishness, greed, unkindness, hatefulness, indifference, etc. There is only love, compassion, understanding and openness.
Jesus Christ modeled these values in his life. When we take a look at the cross, we know without any doubt that His love is the greatest. There is no other love that can be compared to His. He made us feel so significant, He gave us another chance to be restored, and He adds that meaning to our life.
We, the people of grace who have tasted His grace are called to add flavour in the lives of others just as Christ did.
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also
received us to the glory of God. Romans 15:7
This is my commandment, that ye love one another,
as I have loved you. John 15:12
A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love
one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love
one another. John 13:34
