GRACE FOR THE MOMENT | BLESSINGS AT GOD'S TABLE

1. Grace for the Moment

a) "Grace for the Moment" is a collection of thoughts that are inspirational. They are intended to encourage, to give hope, and to inspire the viewers.

b) Reading a thought can change the way you think about something.

2. Scripture Verse

i) Psalm 23:5 New Century Version (NCV)

⁵ You prepare a meal for me
    in front of my enemies.
You pour oil of blessing on my head;
    you fill my cup to overflowing.

3. Thoughts

a) Pause and envision the scene in God's royal dining room...

b) Driven not by our beauty but by His promise, He calls us to Himself and invites us to take a permanent place at His table... We take our place next to the other sinners-made-saints and we share in God's glory.

c) May we share a partial list of what awaits you at His table?

i) Your are beyond condemnation (Romans 8:1).

Romans 8:1 New International Version (NIV)

8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

ii) You are a member of His kingdom (Colossians 1:13).

Colossians 1:13 New Century Version (NCV)

¹³ God has freed us from the power of darkness, and he brought us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

iii) You have been adopted (Romans 8:15).

Romans 8:15 New Century Version (NCV)

¹⁵ The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry out, “Father.”

iv) You have access to God at any moment (Ephesians 2:18).

Ephesians 2:18 New Century Version (NCV)

¹⁸ Yes, it is through Christ we all have the right to come to the Father in one Spirit.

v) You will never be abandoned (Hebrews 13:5).

Hebrews 13:5 New Century Version (NCV)

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. God has said,

“I will never leave you;

    I will never abandon you.”

vi) You have an imperishable inheritance (1 Peter 1:4).

1 Peter 1:4 New Century Version (NCV)

⁴ Now we hope for the blessings God has for his children. These blessings, which cannot be destroyed or be spoiled or lose their beauty, are kept in heaven for you.