Sermonette: October 1, 2018

“Future Grace”

When we think about our future and what possible trials could come our way, we tend to focus on our inadequacies. For example, when we think about something tragic happening to our family we often say, “There is no way I could go through that!” Thinking this way is quite natural because until we actually do face impossible circumstances we really do not know how we are going to respond. As we think about future trials, we become aware of how human we are and the limitations of our flesh.

However, there is something true that remains in all our future trial— future grace! As the Apostle Paul pleaded with the Lord, he was reminded, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." This promise is not just true in that moment but it will be true in the future as well. So today, as you think about your day and your tomorrow, know that whatever comes your way there will be sufficient grace to face it. Again, we often burden our minds with anxiety and fear as we think about what could possibly go wrong. Today, may you rejoice in the reality that when trials arrive in your life— future grace already exist in that moment. It will not be late or early, it will be there the exact second you need it. As you think about the future, may your hearts abound with peace, joy and hope!