II Cor. 12:9- And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
When we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, confessed our sins before God, believed on the finish work of the Cross, and received the Jesus Christ into our hearts through the person of the Holy Spirit, we automatically walked into the “Grace of God.” The grace of God is God’s favor upon His children. I consider the unsaved God’s creatures (John 5:37-40; 8:42-44), but the saved are God’s Children (John 1:12; I John 3:1-2). God’s grace is His “undeserved favor,” which He graciously bestows on His sons and daughters. So while the world is fearful, in a state of confusion, worried about the economy, overly concerned about world peace, etc… the people of God can rest in God’s grace and know that it is sufficient for all of our needs!
God had to remind the Apostle Paul of the power of His grace. When we are going through it is easy to get consumed by what is going on around us, or inside of us. Our humanity is quick to surrender itself to the desire of our emotions, imaginations, or reasoning. However we must walk in the Spirit and not succumb to our feelings, and think on the favor God has freely given to us! Are you going through? Be strong and of good courage! Someone once said, “Favor just ain’t fair.” So smile: God’s favor is with you.