Grace Notes

🌿  Memory Verse:  “ If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  ” ~ Romans 10:9 ✨ Introduction Before we talk about the gift, we need to understand why it was necessary. A lot of us go through life thinking everything is fine. We look okay, we feel okay, and from the outside, nothing seems wrong. But sometimes, what is happening internally is a completely different story. 🩺 Doctor Analogy Imagine going to the hospital for a routine checkup. The doctor runs some tests and scans, and everything seems normal at first glance. You feel fine, you look healthy, and nothing about you suggests that something is wrong. However, the doctor then examines your results closely and notices something serious. Let’s say it’s a disease like cancer. Now imagine the doctor simply tells you, “You are sick,” without showing you any proof. You probably wouldn’t believe it. After all, you feel fine. But if t...

         🌿  Memory Verse:  “ And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? ”~ Esther 4:14 Introduction💨 There are moments in life where we may not fully understand why we are where we are. The position we hold, the people around us, and the doors that opened may all seem random, but in God’s plan, nothing is accidental. Sometimes, we are placed in certain positions not just for ourselves, but for a greater purpose that will reveal itself in time.  The Backstory 📖 Reference: 1 Samuel 15 Before the story of Esther, there was a moment in history that seemed unrelated, yet deeply connected. God commanded King Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. Saul obeyed partially. He spared King Agag and retained some things for himself, despite God having given clear instructions. Although the battle was won, the assignment was not fully completed. What seemed like a small act of disobedience would later echo in a ...