Today we continue our series entitled “Living the Grace Life,” where we will learn to embrace and walk in God’s unmerited, unearned, and often undeserved favor throughout 2025.
Key scriptures for this year:
2 Corinthians? ?9?:?8? ?TPT??
“Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace, so that you will have more than enough of everything—every moment and in every way. He will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.”
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??Galatians? ?5?:?4? ?TPT??
“If you want to be made right with God by fulfilling the obligations of the law, you have cut off more than your flesh—you have cut yourselves off from Christ and have fallen away from the revelation of grace!”
Romans? ?6?:?14? ?ERV??
“Sin will not be your master, because you are not under law. You now live under God’s grace.”
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1 Corinthians? ?15?:?10? ?NIV??
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.”
Additional scriptures for today:
Jeremiah 1:6-9 NIV
“‘Alas, Sovereign LORD,’ I said, ‘I do not know how to speak; I am too young.’ But the LORD said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the LORD. Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, ‘I have put my words in your mouth.'”
Acts 4:13 TPT
“The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.”
2 Corinthians 3:5-6 NIV
“Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
Setting the Stage:
Yesterday, we began exploring the grace to communicate effectively, seeing how Joseph’s divinely empowered communication skills played a critical role in his journey from the prison to the palace. Today, we’ll dig deeper into this aspect of grace that transforms ordinary communicators into powerful messengers of God’s wisdom and truth.
Communication is not just about the words we use but about the power behind those words. As we continue to unpack what it means to live THE GRACE LIFE in 2025, we must understand that effective Kingdom communication isn’t achieved through human effort or eloquence alone. It flows from a deeper source—God’s amazing and empowering grace.
Like Jeremiah, many of us may feel inadequate (“I do not know how to speak”), but God’s response remains the same: “I have put my words in your mouth.” This divine empowerment is available to every believer who recognizes their need for grace in communication.
So, what does this mean to you today? A few things.
1. Grace Transforms Ordinary Communicators into Powerful Messengers.
The religious leaders were astounded by the eloquence and authority of Peter and John, noting they were “ordinary men with no religious training.” What made the difference? They had been with Jesus, who embodied grace and truth.
How this applies to you:
— I have been practicing my communication skills (in written and oral formats) for decades. I even teach a Bible College class on how to develop and deliver sermons. However, to be clear, in God’s Kingdom, your background, education, or natural abilities don’t determine your effectiveness as a communicator. God’s grace can elevate ordinary communication to extraordinary impact. I know many great communicators who have doctorate-level education. Still, I also know many who have had little to no formal education and were equally effective because they were anointed by the Holy Spirit.
— In my case, I did graduate from a small Bible College in Texas, but most of my formal education consisted of technology and business training. My graduate-level degree is in business, not divinity. However, I have been blessed with mentors who have graduated from our nation’s greatest seminaries. These men are amazed by the understanding of the scriptures and theological concepts that I received from the Holy Spirit during my countless hours with Him. Most of what I know about the Word of God did not come from a classroom. It came from my time with God, His Spirit, and His Word.
— I am a product of a New York City public school education, a son of immigrant parents, and a man who endured his formative years on the street of Brooklyn. That doesn’t sounds like a setup for success. By the grace of God, not only did I make it out of Brooklyn alive (which was a feat in and of itself), but I have been bestowed with wisdom beyond my years and experience. God continues to open doors for me and when I walk through them, He fills my heart and mouth with the right words to say at just the right time.
— While I am not ashamed of my background, I am also thankful that I am in good company. Peter and John lacked credentials, too. Despite their lack of formal education, Peter and John spent time in God’s presence, and their time with God was evident when they opened their mouths. Grace enables you to speak with an authority that academic degrees cannot confer and with a wisdom that even your critics cannot easily dismiss.
— Many believers disqualify themselves from leadership or influence because they feel inadequate as communicators. Remember Moses? Jeremiah? They both objected to God’s call based on what they considered to be communication weaknesses, but God’s response was not to find someone else—it was to empower them with His grace. Remember, with God, even when you want Him to give you LESS CHALLENGE, what He does is respond with MORE GRACE! God’s grace is always sufficient and His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
— Your awareness of inadequacy is actually the perfect starting point for grace-empowered communication. Paul understood this when he wrote, “Not that we are competent in ourselves… our competence comes from God.” Acknowledging your insufficiency is the pathway to divine sufficiency.
— The world focuses on polished delivery and impressive vocabulary, but grace-empowered communication carries a weight and authenticity that audiences intuitively recognize as different. It’s not just what you say but the divine authority with which you say it. When I minister, I am not talking about something I read. I don’t try to live what I preach. I just preach what I live. As a result, the anointing flows through the authentic.
2. Grace Gives Access to Divine Insights That Transcend Human Understanding.
Grace-empowered communication isn’t just about delivery (how you say it)—it’s about content (what you are saying). God gives special insights and revelations that elevate your message beyond what human wisdom could produce.
How this applies to you:
— Like Joseph interpreting dreams or Solomon rendering wise judgments, grace gives you access to insights that wouldn’t be available through human intelligence or intellect alone. You’ll find yourself sharing perspectives and solutions that surprise even you. This happens to me all the time.
— Grace enables you to discern the root of an issue and address that, many times going deeper than what is being presented to you in the moment. If you study Jesus’ ministry, you will find several occasions where He spoke to deeper heart conditions rather than surface symptoms. Grace gives you similar discernment. The Holy Spirit can lead you to address root causes rather than surface-level manifestations of what is going on in people’s hearts. In other words, the Holy Spirit can empower you to look right past a facade.
— Human communication is primarily about transferring information, but when you are led by the Holy Spirit, you can impart revelation, which is an entirely higher level of communication. In other words, grace enables you to speak words that don’t just inform but transform.
— You’ll notice that grace often gives you precisely the right illustration, example, or analogy at the moment you need it. Jesus’ parables weren’t prepared in advance—they flowed from the grace operating in His life as needed for each situation.
— Grace-empowered insights often come “in the moment” (through downloads) rather than through careful preparation. While study and preparation are important, don’t be surprised when God gives you unexpected wisdom in the midst of conversations or situations you didn’t anticipate. Once again, this happens to me all the time.
— When Jesus sent a group of disciples out to do what He was doing, He said to them, “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say” (Luke 12:11-12). This dimension of grace remains available to you today in challenging communication situations.
— I told you that I teach my students (in Bible college) how to preach (Homiletics). One thing I tell them is that the most powerful communication often happens when you step away from your notes and yield to the flow of divine grace that comes from the Holy Spirit. This doesn’t mean it’s okay to be unprepared because it’s not. But it does mean that we must be flexible and sensitive enough to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in any given situation, especially when preaching.
3. Grace Filled Words Have Supernatural Impact.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of grace-empowered communication is its supernatural impact. Words spoken in grace carry a divine weight and effectiveness that far exceeds what would be humanly possible.
How this applies to you:
— When you speak from grace, your words don’t just convey ideas—they release power. Peter’s sermon at Pentecost wasn’t the most eloquent, yet 3,000 people were Born-Again. Grace multiplies the impact of your communication beyond what your natural ability could produce.
— As God promised Isaiah, “My word…will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11). When we speak God’s Words, we know that God is literally watching over HIS WORD to perform it (Jer 1:12).
— I can’t tell you how many times someone has come up to me with a testimony of something I said to them months or years ago, many times in tears, as they share with me how those words changed their lives. Honestly, in most cases, I don’t know what they are talking about. Most of the time, I cannot remember what I said because I did not come up with the words. In the same way, you may be surprised when specific words you spoke (casually or briefly) profoundly impact someone’s life. A single sentence spoken in grace can do more than hours of human persuasion.
— Words spoken in grace often have a “ripple effect,” continuing to work long after they’re spoken. Like seeds planted in good soil, they continue to grow and bear fruit beyond your awareness or involvement. I’ve had people tell me how something I said years ago is still impacting them today.
— Grace-empowered communication creates lasting transformation, not just temporary inspiration.
— The ultimate measure of grace-empowered communication isn’t applause but transformation. Words spoken in grace produce lasting fruit—changed lives, healed relationships, renewed minds, and advanced Kingdom purposes.
4. Grace Amplifies The Relevance Of What You Are Saying With Your Specific Audience.
One of the most remarkable aspects of grace-empowered communication is how it creates a supernatural resonance with exactly who you’re speaking to.
How this applies to you:
— If you study Stephen’s address to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7, you will see how he tailored what he was saying specifically for them. Stephen didn’t deliver a generic message – he crafted a Jewish historical narrative that exposed the religious pride and historical blindness of his audience. Starting with Abraham, he methodically traced Israel’s consistent pattern of rejecting God’s messengers, building toward the undeniable conclusion that they had done the same with Jesus. His words weren’t just informative; they were surgically precise, “cutting to the heart” of their specific condition. This is why they were so enraged – grace had given Stephen the ability to expose exactly what they needed to hear but desperately wanted to avoid. Sadly, Stephen was killed because of it.
— Similarly, Paul’s encounter at the Areopagus (Mars Hill) in Acts 17 demonstrates the level of specificity. Paul was addressing the sophisticated Athenian philosophers. So, Paul didn’t use his standard synagogue approach with Hebrew Scripture. Instead, he connected with their worldview by referencing their altar “TO AN UNKNOWN GOD” and quoting their own poets. His approach was custom-designed for philosophical minds, beginning with natural theology and building toward revelation. This wasn’t a clever human strategy – it was grace giving him supernatural discernment of the precise entry point for God’s truth to penetrate their intellect and get into their hearts.
— God’s grace can also give you access to things you cannot know in the natural. Like Jesus with the woman at the well (“You’ve had five husbands”), you’ll find yourself addressing matters your audience thought were hidden from you. This has happened with me many times.
— I’ve frequently had people tell me, “The way you kept emphasizing that one point – it was exactly what I’ve been struggling with.”
— Everyone has built defense mechanisms against messages they don’t want to hear. The Sanhedrin had centuries of religious tradition as their defense; the Athenians had sophisticated philosophical systems. Grace gives your words the ability to bypass these defenses so you can “cut to the heart.”
— As Jesus promised, “It will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you” (Matthew 10:20).????????????????
Declaration of Faith:
Father, I thank You for transforming me from an ordinary communicator into Your powerful messenger through Your amazing grace.
I declare that when I speak, it is not by my eloquence but by Your Spirit, giving me divine insights that transcend human understanding and wisdom.
My inadequacies become the perfect canvas for Your sufficiency as You fill my mouth with words of life, healing, and transformation.
Your words through me accomplish exactly what You desire, achieving the purpose for which You send them forth.
I rest in knowing that it’s not my ability but Your grace working through me that makes my communication effective for Your glory.
I am living THE GRACE LIFE in 2025 and beyond, and GREATER IS COMING FOR ME!
I declare this by faith, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
This is Today’s Word. Apply it, and prosper!
