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Grace Leaves No Trace

Writer's picture: Dr. Simon OlatunjiDr. Simon Olatunji

Daily Scripture Threshing for Thursday, June 3, 2021


Today’s Text: Ephesians 1:4-10


Key Verse: Ephesians 1:7 (ESV): “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.”

Of all the attributes of our Lord, perhaps my most favorite is that He is “full of grace” according to John 1:14. It is most significant to me because by grace God is disposed to bless, bestow gifts, and act favorably toward us. I’ve shared the touching story of Sir Edwin Landseer before. I find one of his actions to be a good illustration of grace. Landseer was one of the most famous painters of the Victorian era. He was best known for his depictions of the natural settings and life in the Scottish highlands.


One day, as he was visiting a family in an old mansion in Scotland, one servant spilled a pitcher of soda water, leaving a large stain on the wall. While the family was out for the day, Landseer remained behind to see how he may help remove the stain. Using charcoal, he incorporated the stain into a beautiful painting. When the family returned they found a picture of a waterfall surrounded by trees and animals. He used his skill to make something beautiful out of what had been an unsightly mess.


That is a vivid illustration of what Jesus Christ does for us. Through His grace, He takes our unsightly stains and works them into glorious paintings of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Stained beyond amends, all of us approach the foot of the cross with humbling weaknesses and handicaps; but through His grace, He turns them into perfumes of grace. Now, our stains can no longer be traced. They’ve been transformed into lively paintings that bring glory to God. Praise be to God.

Quote for the Day: “God’s grace prepaid an unspeakable price of redemption from every bondage in which man has plunged himself." (Simon Olatunji)


Prayer: O Lord, I thank you for your grace that provides me the strength to meet every challenge and overcome every weakness. Please continue to give me your grace, in Jesus' name. Amen.


With all my love and prayers,


Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

The Darling Bishop (DaBishop)


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