The Remarkable One – Part Two

Michael continues that grace is caught and not taught. To understand grace, we must spend time in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is grace personified. As we delight ourselves in the law of the fullness of grace, we will be like a tree that is planted by the rivers of living waters ... that gives forth its fruit in due season. His leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he does shall prosper. Jesus went about doing remarkable things. His manner of living was to proclaim the gospel. He felt compassion for the people who were like sheep without a shepherd.  

After Adam and Eve sinned, God came to them in the cool of the evening. They didn't pursue him. They ran and hid from God in their guilt and shame. Who is seeking whom? He's the Good Shepherd that will leave the ninety nine sheep to seek the one lost sheep. Jesus said, the harvest is plentiful but the laborer's are few.  He said, you are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. He has called us as able ministers of the New Testament. We are His fellow laborers in the field of harvest.  

Jesus taught his disciples the meaning of humility and service when he wrapped a towel around his waist, bowed down, and washed their feet. The question is, "are you doing what you're doing for the commission or for the Great Commission?"  Therefore, whatsoever your hand finds to do, do all as unto the Lord and not unto men. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. He has called us to relationships so that we can bear one another’s' burdens ... so that we can build each other up within the body of Christ. There is no greater relationship than the one He has called us to in godly marriage. A marriage relationship is a picture of Christ's relationship with His church.  

God has called us to live remarkable lives to the praise of the glory of His grace! The song "Only Jesus" by Casting Crowns is on point: The name of Jesus Christ is the only name to remember!  He is the remarkable one. Your heart will be uplifted when you listen to this song.  Here is the link to the video on YouTube:

Jesus Christ is the Remarkable One.  

May we live to his praise and honor and glory!

Your brother in Christ, Michael