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Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus

My Grace is Sufficient for You

Beloved, as we navigate the trials and tribulations of life, let us find solace in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of faithful individuals who rested in God’s will and found His grace to be sufficient in their times of need.

In the midst of suffering, Job declared, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21 AMP). He later said, “Shall we indeed accept [only] good from God and not [also] accept adversity and disaster?” (Job 2:10 AMP). This profound acceptance of God’s will demonstrates a deep trust in His sovereignty.

King David, facing the death of his child, acknowledged God’s ultimate authority, saying, “But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him [when I die], but he will not return to me” (2 Samuel 12:23 AMP). Similarly, in the face of his son Absalom’s rebellion, David expressed, “But if He should say, ‘I have no delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me what seems good to Him” (2 Samuel 15:26 AMP).

When Eli received a difficult prophecy against his house, he responded with humble acceptance: “It is the Lord; let Him do what seems good to Him” (1 Samuel 3:18 AMP). Hezekiah, upon hearing the prophecy of judgment, accepted it saying, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good” (2 Kings 20:19 AMP).

Jesus Christ, our ultimate example, demonstrated perfect submission to the Father’s will in Gethsemane, praying, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You; take this cup away from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will” (Mark 14:36 AMP). Facing imminent arrest, He told Peter, “Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?” (John 18:11 AMP).

The Apostle Paul, despite enduring a “thorn in the flesh,” received this comforting assurance from the Lord: “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for My power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in your weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9 AMP). Embracing this truth, Paul declared, “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14 AMP).

These examples remind us that God’s grace is indeed sufficient for us, providing the strength and peace we need in every circumstance. His grace is our sufficiency, and in our weakness, His strength is made perfect. Let us hold firmly to this truth and trust in God’s perfect plan.

Testing

Hidden valley

In the journey of faith, there exists a hidden valley—a place known only to the soul and the Lord. It is not a physical location, but a season of testing and refinement, where men are stripped of their comforts and confronted with their deepest fears and weaknesses. In these hidden valleys, God shapes and strengthens His warriors.

Much like David faced his greatest tests in the wilderness before becoming king, men today experience similar times of solitude and hardship. These are times where God refines us, preparing us for greater roles in His kingdom (1 Samuel 17:34-37; Psalm 23:4).

The hidden valley is a place where our faith is tested, as described in James 1:2-3: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” These trials are not meant to crush us but to teach us reliance on God’s strength and wisdom. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

In this hidden valley, men are often unseen by the world, faithfully performing their duties and caring for the needs of others, knowing that the Lord tests the heart (Proverbs 17:3). This echoes the biblical principle that God uses these hidden struggles to refine and strengthen us, producing a character that is strong and steadfast.

Through these trials, God transforms ordinary men into leaders and warriors for His kingdom, grounding them in humility and unwavering faith (Romans 5:3-4). The perseverance gained in these hidden valleys prepares men for greater purposes, reminding us that our true strength comes from God alone (Ephesians 6:10).

Embrace the hidden valley, for it is here that we are molded by the Master’s hand, ready to fulfill the purpose He has set before us. As 1 Peter 5:10 reminds us, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”