GoodNews Daily Devotional 29 November 2021
Topic: The Physics Of Grace
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
GoodNews Daily Devotional 29 November 2021
In the Olympics, one of the most gruelling competitions is the triathlon. It combines
swimming, distance running, and sandwiched in the middle is cycling. In the cycling leg of the race, competitors use an interesting strategy called drafting, a principle of physics that reduces resistance. The basic principle of drafting is the closer you get to the cyclist in front of you, the less air resistance you encounter.
All of the resistance you would encounter is negotiated by the lead cyclist who is ahead of you. As a result, you work less, use less energy, and gain the advantage because of the work of the cyclist ahead of you. Grace, like the lead cyclist or captain in a bike race, came to give you the advantage. It clears a path of least resistance for you.
If you find yourself getting worn out and expending unnecessary energy, that is a sign that you are doing all the work when grace should be working for you. Rather than trying to do everything on your own, use the physics of grace to your advantage.
Physics is all about how things move and the forces that make them move. In the physics of grace, the Holy Spirit is your Coach – He will give you the best strategies; the Word of God is your compass giving you direction; faith is your bike – it is what you use to move towards your goal, and angels are on your team ready to serve and assist in whatever way you need. Stay close to the message of grace; keep it ever in front of you, and you will find yourself winning with ease.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
The finished work of Jesus Christ guarantees my victory in every arena. I am focused on the finish line, set on the course that I must follow. By the grace of God, I push down my enemies and trample any obstacle that rises up against me. Indomitable grace is at work in me, and everything I am involved in prospers.
FURTHER STUDY
Philippians 2:13
