Grace is so great and so wonderful that we have trouble comprehending it. God’s grace is so great that it cannot even be compared to the fall of man. But just because we don’t understand it doesn’t mean we should ignore it.
God’s grace has been defined by many as unmerited favor. And that is true. God’s grace is unmerited favor. But it is so much more.
God’s grace is God empowering man to do what would normally be impossible for him to do. Grace is God willingly imparting His abilities into us so that we can do what He wants done.
It’s interesting how many people depend almost entirely on their own abilities. Let me ask you something. If your destiny were dependent upon your good works, what would your destiny be?
Another point is this. If your destiny were dependent upon your good works instead of the gift of God, then we would have legalism once again instead of living in the age of grace.
If healing were based on deserving, it wouldn’t be grace. If prosperity were based on deserving, it wouldn’t be grace. If salvation were based on your good works, it wouldn’t be grace. Once again, it would be legalism.
Grace is being able to have all the benefits although you don’t deserve them.
We give good things to our children when they don’t deserve it because we love them so much. Once I heard someone say God wants to prosper you if for no other reason than He just has so much.
So the next time you avoid requesting your need from the Father because you think you’re not good enough, stop and remember this. It doesn’t matter how good you are and it doesn’t matter what you think you deserve.
God’s gifts are given by grace through faith and by His children asking according to His will with a pure heart.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Eph. 2:8).
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.