Psalms 34:1-3

I will bless the LORD at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul shall make its boast in the LORD;

The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

Oh, magnify the LORD with me,

And let us exalt His name together.

 

2 Corinthians 13:14

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

 

 

1. The GRACE of our lord Jesus Christ.

 

⁃ Grace is the most important concept taught in the Bible. 

⁃ Simply put - grace is the unmerited, unearned love and favor of God. 

⁃ Scripture is filled with verses about God’s grace, and even though it is not something we deserve, God is kind to us and wants the best for our lives.

⁃ Discover God’s riches for our lives through the grace he has given us as a free gift. The greatest gift of all is forgiveness of our sins through salvation in Jesus Christ. 

⁃ Because of the grace God gives us, we are able to then show grace to others as we seek to follow Jesus

 

Key scriptures on the grace. 

 

• And God is able to make all grace abound toward you.

 

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

 

• We are saves and called  to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus. 

 

2 Timothy 1:9

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

 

 

• And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.

• We receive grace upon grace. 

 

John 1:16-17

And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

 

 

• For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,

 

Titus 2:11-12

 

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

 

• My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.

 

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

 

• For by grace you have been saved through faith. 

 

Ephesians 2:8-10

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

 

• His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.

 

Ephesians 2:4-6

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

 

The LOVE of God.

 

2. God is LOVE

 

1 John 4:8

He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

 

• God so loved the world that He gave.

 

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

• God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners. 

 

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

 

 

• God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God

 

1 John 4:16

And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

 

• Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

 

Romans 8:37-39

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

• Only by grace that we should be called the sons of God.

1 John 3:1

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

 

3. FELLOWSHIP of the Holy Spirit. 

 

⁃ We can have fellowship with the Spirit because of the grace of Jesus Christ and love of God.

⁃ Fellowship of the Spirit is more than a simple friendly relationship. 

⁃ The Greek word for “fellowship” is koinonia¸ which can also mean communion. 

 

What is Fellowship with the Holy Spirit?

 

• Fellowship with the Holy Spirit is not complicated. 

• It’s all about a two-way dialogue. We learn to share our hearts freely with the Spirit. 

• We start the conversation, and He speaks back to us. But we must stay engaged. He wants our heart connection. 

 

TRUST is a simple way to connect with the Holy Spirit.

 

• T - Thank you -Thank the Holy Spirit for His indwelling presence. We approach God through thanksgiving (Psalm 100:1-5). Pray, “Thank you Holy Spirit for your presence in me, for your guidance, etc. I love your leadership…”
 

• R - Release revelation - Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you His heart and open your eyes to the realm of His glory. Ephesians 1:17-19 is a great Pray, “Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see the realm of God’s glory. Open the eyes of my understanding, give me the spirit of wisdom and understanding, etc.”
 

• U - Use me - Ask the Holy Spirit to use you more and more. Put your sails up and expect Him to use you every day. Pray,“Thank you Holy Spirit for releasing your power and gifts through my life. Use me fully for your glory…”
 

• S - Strengthen me - Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen your mind, will, and emotions with His divine might so that you may contain more of His wisdom, fruit, and gifts. See Ephesians 3:16. Pray, “Thank you Holy Spirit for your love, patience, joy, etc. Increase my capacity to contain more of your wisdom, gifts, and fruit…”
 

• T - Teach me - Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you about God’s Word and ways. Ask Him to manifest His leadership in every area of your life. He will order your steps and give you new and creative ideas. See John 14:26 and 16:13. Pray, “Holy Spirit let me see what you see and feel what you feel. Release it with power through my life…”