“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” — I Corinthians 15:10 NKJV
In God’s kingdom, there’s always space for great exploits. However, it’s impossible to reach any height without using God’s grace. It has and will never be by might or human power. The labour in God’s kingdom is too huge and tasking for anything of the flesh to bear it.
Apostle Paul demonstrated how to give credit to God’s grace despite the mighty works he did for God’s kingdom. He explicitly said that he has laboured above all the other apostles, including those who were with Jesus. That wasn’t a lie. Because what is written about him in the New Testament, especially in Acts of the apostles, is more than the rest. Every hard worker in God’s kingdom unknowingly has chronicles written about him.
In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul said he’s what he is (not who he is) by the grace of God. By using the word “what,” he referenced his whole totality: as a man, a minister, a church planter, a writer, a reader of books, a master, a prisoner, etc. He never separated the workings of grace in all his endeavours, even the little things of his life. That is extreme humility.
How many people boast about their work to other people? Many. However, in Christ, you’re not permitted to do that. You can only serve God acceptably by grace. And once acceptable service is ongoing, it becomes inappropriate to boast about your work outside the cause of Christ.
Do you consider yourself a minister in Christ? Give credit to God’s grace for your exploits. You’ll learn obedience and humility through this practice.
You’re a blessing.
Prayer
Oh God, I refuse to take pride in what I’ve done unto your name. I choose to give credit to your grace for my life, personality, family, ministry, and everything else about me. Take all the glory. Amen!
Devotional Code: KGD // 2022 – 154
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