Over the past year, I have experienced an increasing desire to study, write, and share the gospel like never before. It feels as though a fire has been lit within me—a passion that at times seems almost overwhelming. Though I thoroughly enjoy thinking deeply about all of Scripture and discussing its many doctrines, my passion for proclaiming the simple, saving message of the gospel has taken priority in my heart and mind. Alongside this, my desire to think and live according to love and grace has grown stronger, shaping not only my theology but also my daily walk.
At times, my heart feels overwhelmed with gratitude toward God for His grace and goodness toward me. Many years ago, I had wrecked my life through poor choices, selfishness, and sin; yet in His mercy, He saved me and brought me to a place of stability, goodness, and blessing. Some of His blessings have come directly from His hand, some as a result of making good choices rooted in His Word, but most have come through the people He has sovereignly placed in my life—faithful believers whom He has used as conduits of His grace. I see His kindness woven through their encouragement, their counsel, and their love.
God’s grace is not merely an abstract theological concept to me; it is a deeply personal reality. His grace humbles me, compels me, and moves me toward greater devotion and obedience. The more I reflect on His undeserved kindness, the more I find myself desiring to communicate His grace clearly and faithfully, to live in a way that honors Him, and to extend love and grace to others, just as He has so graciously extended them to me.
“Dear Father in heaven, thank You for saving this wretch, for plucking me from the ash heap of my own ruin, and elevating me to a place of service in Your plan. Your love, grace, and kindness overwhelm me and render my heart subservient to You. I bow in thankful adoration of You and thank You for all that You are and do. I pray that my life honors You and edifies others.”
Dr. Steven R. Cook
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