OUR MESS GOD'S MASTERPIECE

^{Ephesians 2:8} For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; ⁹ not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

I. You Are a Work of God’s Grace

¹⁰ For we are His masterpiece, having been created anew in Christ Jesus

II. You Are a  Work of God’s Grace to Bless Others

for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.  

III.  You Are a Work of God’s Grace and God’s Grace is Always Sufficient

 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.   For when I am weak, then I am strong. ^{(2 Corinthians 12:9–10)}

IV.  You Are a Work of God’s Grace and Always Near to the Throne of Grace

 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need^{.  (Hebrews 4:15–16)}