The Grace of God is Why We Are Who We Are

Today's Focus Scripture - Titus 3:1-9

"Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior a

nd His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless." ~ Titus 3:1-9 

God pours out His grace and mercy upon us.  We are not righteous in our own works.  We are righteous before God because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

We cannot judge, nor do we have license to do so.  We are not on the throne, God is.

We were once as non-believers are.  Let us not condemn ourselves as non-believers do.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Please do not forget about Operation Christmas Child held by Samaritan's Purse.  

Go to this LINK to learn more about this ministry, and for instructions on how to pack a box or to make a donation. 

You can pick up a box at GCC or use any shoe box sized container to pack a box or two.

Grace Community Church is a drop off site for your box.  SCHEDULE OF DROP OFF TIMES

Bring one box of love or more.  

You will definitely bless a child somewhere in the world.