Cultivate Church
When Grace Intervenes
- Friend of God
- There is None Like You
- Offering Song
- Holy Spirit
Luke 13:6–9ESV
- Grace Gives Another ChanceWe are given another chance in life not because we deserve it, but because grace positions us, protects us, pleads for us, and perfects usGRACE POSITIONS US
Luke 13:6 ESV 6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.Grace Places us where GROWTH is possibleWhere you are is not accidental, its appointedThe tree did not plant itself...The vineyard represented care, covering and callingBeing positioned by grace comes with PURPOSEPlacement reveals intention...GRACE PROTECTS USLuke 13:7 ESV 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’Grace stands between us and what justice demandsThe owner’s judgement was fair...Grace delays destructionGrace gives us a chance...Delay is mercy, not approval...GRACE PLEADS FOR USLuke 13:8 ESV 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.Jesus personally intercedes to give us another chanceThe vinedresser speaks when the tree cannot...Intercession reveals compassion...You are still here because GRACE spoke upGrace asked for more time on your behalf...GRACE PERFECTS USLuke 13:8–9 ESV 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”Grace works on us until God’s purpose is fulfilledGrace doesn’t just spare us, it shapes usPhilippians 1:6 ESV 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.Grace doesn’t just give another chance, it develops another outcomeWhat will you do with this GRACE? Luke 13:6ESV
Luke 13:7ESV
Luke 13:8ESV
Luke 13:8–9ESV
Philippians 1:6ESV
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