Wisdom For The Day Devotional 16 January 2025 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – The Platform Of Grace
TOPIC: The Platform Of Grace (TREM Devotional 16 January 2025)
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10 KJV)
MESSAGE
Grace is the platform that God predetermined before we were born, for us to function in. The platform of grace is a platform of preferential treatment. It is a platform where God acquits, and sets free and there is no appeal. In the book of Genesis chapter 4, Cain brought the works of his hands to offer to God, while Abel brought the animal sacrifice. Abel said in effect, it is not by my works, but by your sacrifice. Cain came with the works of his hands and effort and God rejected Cain and his offering because it is not by the works of your hands.
Grace will open the door. Grace will fight your battles. Grace will silence the voice of the enemy. Grace will make them change the rule for you. I have seen grace at work. Grace will make a difference in your life. Grace will make them change the rule for your sake. No matter how low you may be, believe that somehow God will rearrange some things for your sake.
Everyone in Jericho had written off Rahab. No one wanted to touch her with a 10-foot pole. But God saw something beyond what people saw. God saw Rahab as an instrument in His hands. Human beings see outward appearances, but God sees differently. God looks at your heart. At the end of the day, when you check the book of Matthew chapter 1, you will find the name of Rahab in the lineage of Christ. That may sound ridiculous to you, but how can a holy God have a prostitute in His lineage? That is the power of grace on display. This is to show you that God can take a mess and make a message out of it. The grace of God will showcase you. Grace will make a way for you where there is no way.
FURTHER READING
Joshua 6:21-25, Matthew 1:5
DAILY BIBLE READING
Morning: Genesis 38-40; Evening: Matthew 11
Wisdom For The Day Devotional was Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.
