Grace Anatomy

My grace journey launched several years ago now. I was a young man, about 23. I had been brought up in a Christian home, the son of a pastor. I had been to Bible School and was actively pursuing ministry. And then God found me again. You see I was used to performing. I wasn’t fake. I really believed in God and what I said and the like, but my walk with God was based upon my efforts more than God’s grace. It was disarming to tell you the truth. I realized that God loved me the same no matter what I did. I realized that He really did desire to know me and be known by me. I became more and more aware of His work as opposed to mine. This began a journey that changed everything about the way I approached life. Grace became more than just a Christian concept or a nice word. Grace became the bridge for me to experience God in my life. It included forgiveness and acceptance. It led to holiness and empowerment. It liberated me and challenged me. I will never be able to forget those days in my Grace Journey.

At New Hope we are going to be exploring Grace over the next few Sundays. I pray that you will have the glory of God revealed in you by His Grace! I pray that this will be more than a church concept but a new outlook on life. I pray that Jesus will come into your world full of Grace and Truth!

Matt Larson