The Audacity of Grace by Scott Wallis
The Audacity of Grace by Scott Wallis Grace. That’s our portion as believers. Yet often, we struggle to receive and rest in that grace. And much of our teaching is works based. We give, we serve, we do. Yet Christianity is not a works based religion; it’s grace based. Which means, we can slow down, take in the scenery, occasionally, and enjoy the life we’ve been given. Jesus taught that. And He did that. Jesus didn’t spend all His time healing the sick, preaching the gospel, feeding the hungry, casting out demons, teaching His apostles, or raising the dead. Often, much of the Church focuses on those things. But Jesus slept (even in a sinking ship). Jesus wept at funerals (even if he did raise the dead). He could be found at weddings or feasts; He loved people (all kinds of people). Jesus, the Bible says, came to our world “full of grace and truth.” Jn. 1:14. Why is it important for us to recognize that? Unless we see the normal, natural life of Jesus, we miss the grace that He brought...