God has a tattoo

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” ( Romans 8:31 )

It really is a good thing to know who is for us. To be able to look into the cheering crowd and know that those cheers are for you and not your opponent is a valuable thing. The above Bible verse from Romans is an encouragement to us that God is in our corner cheering us on. I do not have to make an appointment for later but right now God is for me. Max Locado puts it his way:

“He could not be closer than He is at this second. His loyalty won’t increase if you are better, nor lessen if you are worse. He is for you. Had He a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If He drove a car, your name would be on His bumper. If there is a tree in heaven, He’s carved your name in the bark. We know He has a tattoo, and we know what it says, ‘I have written your name on my hand.’ (Isaiah 49:16)”

That is really what grace is all about. It is unmerited favor bestowed on undeserving us. I am thankful for that mercy. God gives it because He wants to.

The Hymn: "Grace Greater than all my sin."

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
Brighter than snow you may be today.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?

Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all our sin.