He talks about the purifying power of living by faith in future grace and describes it this way:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do, and he will
direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
The call to live by faith is in the words, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."
The reference to future grace is in the words, "He will direct your paths."
This is also seen in two lines of the song, "Amazing Grace."
The first line: "Tis grace has brought me safe thus far."
The second line: "And grace will lead me home."
Looking to the past we see how He has led us by his grace. This gives us faith in the future to know that His grace will lead us on.
Amen. So true.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
This goes along with everything I have been reading, writing and thinking today. Thank you so much for sharing this. John Piper is a great author!
ReplyDeleteClif, This is so good. Thanks for sharing. I thank God every day for his amazing grace.
ReplyDeleteBlessings Clif... only by His Grace!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful wisdom in these words. How wonderful is His amazing Grace!
May our faith be strengthened as we live out this faith. I love both the scripture and the song! I so enjoy John Piper's teachings as well. Thanks for blessing us with your words and thoughts! Inspired by the your last words! EnJOY a Spiritual Sunday and be blessed as you bless us
Clif,
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree, without His Amazing Grace where would we be? I love the words to Amazing Grace - they are so reassuring.
Jean
Clif,
ReplyDeleteIt's only by His grace that we are saved and have a place in eternity with Him! Thank you so much for posting this.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Future Grace is one of my favorite book. I have 2 copies and both are now in someone eases hands. I might have to buy another.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I think those are two of my favorit words Grace~~Faith.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ginger
This is beautiful, Clif! I love the song 'Amazing Grace' too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
So very true.
ReplyDeleteAmazing grace - I'm still amazed by it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this.
Blessings,
Joan
My goodness! Ijust posted on this verse awhile ago too. It is holding me firm this past week. God has just reminded me again of His grace...God bless.
ReplyDeleteI've pondered grace a great deal. it is what comforts me often. I actually read this verse last night. Have a blessed Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI really like the faith depiction in the picture!
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen! Praise God for His amazing grace!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you today and every day!
Georgia
This post blessed me so much. That is my life verse and this is the 2nd site that mentioned it. Trusting in the Lord is the key to be able to grow in His grace and knowledge. I love John Piper's preachings. God bless.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Cliff, thank you ~ Blessings ~
ReplyDeleteThis was great Cliff. Grace soo beautiful and soo undeserved. Thanks for posting this. Have a wonderful Sunday. Blessings...
ReplyDeleteI love those verses, Clif.
ReplyDeleteGrace....without it..I know I wouldn't be here. And knowing that grace...strengthens my faith that no matter what life throws...grace will get me through. Thanks for this Cliff...Have a great week. Sarah
ReplyDeleteI'm struck (and humbled) by his cautioning, "Do not depend on your own understanding."
ReplyDeleteAmazing, indeed!
I hope you and Charlotte are enjoying a wonderful day!
Myra
Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week.
Such a timely passage for today. I have a blog friend going through a very difficult time right now and I shall pass this passage on to her. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIsn't grace amazing?
ReplyDeleteThe hard part for me was learning to not depend on my own understanding of people places and things. Once I discovered that I wasn't "in charge" life has been much better.
ReplyDeleteGod's wonderful Grace ! It is amazing !
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Myrna