If It’s Not Amazing, It’s Not Grace
Grace is not merely kindness or divine favor. It is not just the merciful reach of heaven to unworthy humans. It is all that—but so much more. Grace is a person. Grace is Jesus. And once you encounter Him, you cannot remain the same. Grace transforms. Sometimes in an instant, often over time, Grace shapes us, patiently molding us into the image of the Son of God.
Grace is not passive. It is powerfully active. Grace teaches. Titus 2:11-12 tells us that Grace trains us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions. It doesn’t just excuse our failures—it empowers us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives right here, right now. This life isn’t easy. The world around us keeps changing, and the temptations are strong. But Grace doesn’t leave us to struggle alone. Grace is our Enabler—present, strong, sufficient. Paul declared that God’s Grace was enough for him, and that same eternal Grace is still enough for us today.
Grace is the Lamb—gentle, holy, and pure. But He is not to be followed on our terms. He defines the terms. His Word, written long ago, still stands unchanged. Though society shifts and values evolve, Grace remains “the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Following Grace means surrendering to His terms, not reshaping Him to fit ours.
Grace is also the God of second chances. He walks with us through the valleys, lifting us up when we stumble, encouraging us when we feel defeated. Grace transformed ordinary people—fishermen, tax collectors, outcasts—into bold disciples who turned the world upside down. And Grace still does the same today, offering us fresh starts and countless opportunities to align our hearts with God’s will.
Yet, Grace does not tolerate sin. Though He has been tempted in every way as we are, He remained without sin. That is why He can look the sinner in the eye and say, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.” Grace forgives—but it also calls for transformation. Real grace convicts and cleanses, not just comforts.
Grace is Amazing! Savor its amazement! Savor its uniqueness! If our view of grace doesn’t amaze us—doesn’t move us to reverence, humility, and transformation—perhaps what we have is not grace, but a counterfeit: pseudograce. It may look spiritual and quote Scripture, but it lacks power. It offers the form of godliness while denying the very power that sets people free (2 Timothy 3:5). True Grace carries the power of the gospel—the power to save, heal, and change.
Finally, Grace is not only the Lamb but also the Lion. This isn’t contradictory; it’s completion. The same Jesus who came meekly will return in majesty. The day will come when every soul will stand before Him. And then, Grace will ask what we did with Him. On that day, liberty will not excuse unrighteousness. We will be judged—not by cultural trends or personal convenience—but by His unchanging standard.
This is Grace: fierce and tender, merciful and just, patient and holy. And yes—amazing. If it’s not amazing, it’s not Grace.