This is Namma for Christ with the three hundred third inspirational message dated Friday, May 8th, 2026. The title of this message is “I’d Do It Again – Eph. 2:8 – THE POWER OF GRACE”.
The first four words of this message’s
title are also the words of the title
of the below anointed song/video, “I’d Do It Again” (with lyrics)” as performed
by “Andrew Ripp”.
The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this
message) is from the eighth verse of the second chapter of Ephesians.
Ephesians 2:8
New King James Version - (NKJV)
8 For by grace you have been
saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the
gift of God
For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as
provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY
BREAD".
I recently read the message
for the day (for April 13th, 2026) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable
and “thought-provoking”.
I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our
Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:
www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of
daily inspirational messages based on scripture from
the Bible. Please read and enjoy:
For
it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God
Ephesians
2:8 (NIV)
Today's
Scripture & Insight:
Ephesians
2:1-9
THE POWER OF
GRACE
When Mark was pulled over by an officer
for driving while intoxicated, he was afraid his college football career was
over. He was sure he was going to jail. But the policeman instead dropped him
off at his college. Mark asked why, he said, “I’m giving you grace.”
Still,
the young man was certain his coach would find out. And he’d lose his
scholarship. So when his coach asked to see Mark after practice the next day,
he was very apprehensive. Surprisingly, the coach said, “I know what happened
last night, but I’m giving you grace.” He then suggested that Mark consider
attending church the next Sunday.
He went. And guess what the pastor talked
about? The grace of Jesus in offering us salvation when we don’t deserve it.
Mark got the message. That day, he trusted Jesus as Savior, and he spent the
rest of his life serving Him – starting a ranch for boys who need a second
chance.
It’s by God’s grace that believers in Jesus
“have been saved” (Ephesians 2:8 –
see above verse). Grace does what good works can’t do (Ephesians 2:9, Romans 11:6 – see verses below). It’s a gift provided by Jesus’
sacrifice on the cross.
Ephesians 2:9
New King James Version - (NKJV)
9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Romans 11:6
New King James Version - (NKJV)
6 And if by grace, then it cannot be based
on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
The
burden of our sin doesn’t have to weigh us down. As Mark discovered, God’s
grace can free us and give us life “to the full” (John 10:10 – see verse below).
John 10:10
New King James Version - (NKJV)
10 The
thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come
that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Written by Dave Branon for Our Daily
Bread
Dear God, thank You for
showering Your grace on me. Please help my life to be marked by grace and
mercy.
I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and
I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below anointed
song/video, “I’d Do It Again” (with lyrics)” as performed by “Andrew Ripp”.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
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