For Christians, grace is not only something we receive, but also something we're called to extend. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg describes how we can express grace through sympathy, harmony, and humility. Join us as we continue our study of God's grace.
Observe how positively the prophet speaks. He does not say, "I hope, I trust, I sometimes think that God has taken up my cause"; rather he speaks of it as a matter of fact not to be disputed. "You have taken up my cause." Let us, by the aid of the gracious Comforter, shake off those doubts and fears that so easily mar our peace and comfort. Let this be our prayer--that we may be done with the harsh, croaking ...
The dramatic encounter between David and Goliath is a familiar, though often misunderstood, story. Taunted and challenged by the heavily armored giant, Israel was dismayed and afraid until an unlikely champion stepped up—a “man in between,” armed with just a slingshot! This story’s central message, though, is not a call to emulate David’s heroic behavior. Rather, teaches Alistair Begg, it’s a story about how God uses weakness to triumph over strength, just as Christ Himself, our ultimate champion, defeated death at the cross.
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