Introduction

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonderful feeling to know that we are part of a larger family, bound by the love and grace of our Heavenly Father?

Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a powerful and life-affirming passage from the book of Zechariah. But before we do, I want to share with you a quote from the esteemed preacher and author, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "Grace is the first and last moving cause of salvation; and faith, essential as it is, is only an important part of the machinery which grace employs. We are saved 'through faith,' but salvation is 'by grace'."

What a profound statement! It is grace that sets the stage for our salvation, and it is through faith that we accept this precious gift. But what does it mean to truly harness the power of this grace? And how can we handle the challenges of life with grace? And finally, how can we honor God through our perseverance?

Let's look at the scripture that will guide us today. Zechariah 4:7 says, "Who are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the capstone accompanied by shouts of: Grace, grace to it!"

This passage is a powerful reminder of the might of God's grace. It has the power to level mountains, to overcome obstacles, and to bring about the completion of God's work. As we reflect on this scripture, let's think about the mountains in our lives. What are the challenges that seem insurmountable to us? How can we apply God's grace to these situations? And how can we honor Him through our perseverance?

Harnessing the Power of Grace

When we think about the grace of God, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. It's a force so powerful, so transformative, that it can level mountains. It's something we're given freely, without any merit on our part. But how do we harness this power? How do we make it a driving force in our lives?

The first step is understanding. We need to understand what grace is. It's not just a gift, it's a divine enablement. It's the power of God working in us and through us. It's His love, His mercy, His forgiveness, His strength. It's everything we need to live a victorious Christian life.

But understanding is not enough. We also need to accept it. We need to accept that we're not perfect, that we can't do everything on our own. We need to accept that we need God's grace, that we're dependent on it. We need to let go of our pride, our self-reliance, our self-righteousness. We need to humble ourselves before God and admit our need for His grace.

Once we've accepted God's grace, we need to live in it. We need to let it permeate every area of our lives. It should guide our thoughts, our words, our actions. We need to let it shape our character, our relationships, our decisions.

Finally, we need to share it. We need to be channels of God's grace, conduits of His love and mercy. We need to extend grace to others, just as God has extended it to us. We need to forgive as we've been forgiven, to love as we've been loved, to bless as we've been blessed. We need to let God's grace flow through us, to touch the lives of those around us.

In the book of Zechariah, we see a powerful image of a mountain becoming a plain. This is a picture of the power of God's grace. It's a power that can overcome any obstacle, that can turn impossibilities into possibilities, that can transform lives and change destinies. When we harness the power of God's grace, we become like Zerubbabel. We become builders, not just of physical structures, but of spiritual ones. We become instruments in the hands of God, used for His glory and His purposes. We become part of His grand plan, part of His eternal story.

As challenging as it may be, it's also incredibly rewarding. Because when we harness the power of God's grace, we experience the fullness of God's love. We experience His peace, His joy, His satisfaction. We experience a life of purpose, a life of meaning, a life of fulfillment.

Handling Challenges with Grace

As we continue to reflect on the power of God's grace, we find ourselves faced with the reality of life's challenges ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO