MY FRIENDS DO WE NEED MORE TIME AND MORE GRACE TO FINISH THIS RACE?
For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 (NKJV)
Wikipedia, defines grace as a “theological term present in many religions. It has been defined as the divine influence which operates in humans to regenerate and sanctify, to inspire virtuous impulses, and to impart strength to endure trial and resist temptation and as an individual virtue or excellence of divine origin.
I love the part that says to impart strength to endure trial and resist temptation. Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Simply put, grace can be defined as an unearned favor, a gift granted to sinners for their salvation.
God’s justice, mercy and grace can be compared to the pardon that a governor of a state can give to a guilty prisoner who because 
of their crimes against humanity was sentence to death without a reasonable doubt by a jury of their peers on all counts.
Justice will now be served and death is assured. But because of the Governor’s position, he has the final verdict and he has decided to give the prisoner not only a pardon, but also has expunge, or obliterated forever the record of his or her crimes.
In addition, once he has read the verdict, not guilty, he decides to start there new life off with a huge mansion to live in, and unlimited resources of things he or she could have never imagined they would ever have or be entitled to.
Now you can say the Governor has given the guilty prisoner both mercy & grace along with an unlimited amount of gifts, but if he, or she had received the justice that they deserved than justice would have meant, the sentence be carried out and they die for their crime.
The same with God’s grace, justice for our sins means death because that is what we deserve because we are guilty of our sins. 
Paul says in Romans 3:23 (NKJV) for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Sentence to death by “Satan the accuser of the brethren.”
So the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. So now that tells me we have been given a stay of execution and Right now God offers us a pardon. He has that right He is our creator and our creator, Jesus Christ, came from His beautiful home in heaven to this wicked universe and died on a cruel cross so that we would not have to die.
But His death can only be our salvation if we accept it. The choice is up to us. The prisoner above could also have decided not to take the offer the judge gave him and made the choice to be executed, and die, instead of life.
To us that would seem like a stupid decision for him to make, especially since the Governor is willing to give him not only his life 
but treasures beyond anything he has ever imagined. But my friends think about all the time, and grace, God has given you to get it right.
Also, focus on all of God’s time you spend in front of the TV or gossiping or those “socially acceptable sins” that seems so hard to get rid of. My friends God’s grace and mercy is still extended to all who accepts for
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
Once again my friends, grace is still on our side but the political climate tells us, soon God will say it is finished. With no time or grace left for those who had no faith to endure, till the end of the race.
So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY
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