In conversation with many, the conclusion is that
grace is unmerited favour from the Almighty. Some also give it a meaning of a
gift from above. While these interpretations have some merits, we will now take
this concept in a more objective way.
One of the greatest Graces granted to mankind was the
coming of Jesus to this world to bring us the Word of Truth. Majority of men did
not deserve this as they met this Act of Grace with scorn and hatred. The few
who followed the path of righteousness shown them by Jesus however were able to
save themselves from the bondage of sin and the darkness. Let us also note with shame that without
exception, every helper
great or small and even blessed Prophets all had to suffer mockery, scorn,
persecution and attacks from men!
Other forms of Grace include our existence, our planet
earth, the regular outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the renewal and
maintenance of the entire Creation and many more! We simply cannot recount all
the gifts granted us daily and hourly through the Grace of God!
Does Grace mean that the Laws of the Almighty Father
are suspended for some special people and for some special reasons?
I am convinced that the Laws of the Almighty are
irrevocable, irreversible, unwavering, cannot be waived and must be fulfilled
as the Laws are synonymous with the Will, Love and Word of God. Just as the Word
of God is always fulfilled, the same goes for His Laws! It is instructive that in the
Yoruba language the same word “Ife” can mean Love and Will! Since Creation itself came into existence and is
sustained strictly by God’s Laws, everything is therefore wisely and clearly
arranged such that any wavering will plunge the entire world into ruins!
The same Laws also encompass the Grace of the Almighty!
Is it not grace as we observe in nature that a planted seed of corn yield ears
of corn? Our words, thoughts and deeds too are like seeds and the Laws ensure
that we reap what we sow with these in multiples. This is grace; and we can
only be thankful if we sow good seeds as we will in turn reap in
multiples. If we so that which is bad,
then we already know how things will go. Even then, the same Laws ensures that
if we repent in time, we will experience the Grace of forgiveness! After all, a
repentant person stops sowing evil and engages in that which is good thus bringing
into effect through the Laws, results that will counteract the returning evil
fruits. The repentant person is thus forgiven, and he is free! That is Grace
pure and simple!
May we be able to live our lives such that we will
remain worthy of the Grace of God which surrounds us all the time!
Sola Adeyegbe
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