Speak as He Speaks

God is gracious. Christians are supposed to be gracious as well. But what does that mean?

Some define grace as God’s unmerited favor toward people. That means we deserve nothing, but God blesses us anyway by giving us good things.

I’d like to add to that definition. God not only blesses us when we don’t deserve it, He blesses us beautifully. Grace helps define God’s nature and the way He interacts with His people. God blesses in a pleasing manner—graciously, if you will.

If we truly respond to God’s grace—to His gracious nature—we will reflect His grace. We will obey His command to become gracious toward people as He is gracious toward people.

Our communication with others can reflect God’s grace. Paul wrote, Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. (Eph. 4:29 NKJV)

Originally published May 19, 1989.