Chewing on the rich promise in 1 Peter 5:10
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you."
The suffering/trial/distress is temporary, the grace is all-sufficient as it is an expression of his nature, the glory is eternal and depends on Christ Jesus not us, his tender mercies are personal - "will HIMSELF..." and his work is comprehensive; perfecting - restoring - completing, confirming - assuring, strengthening our hearts and minds, establishing - making steadfast and sure.
Have you noticed how often "all" is used in Scripture? 2 Cor.9:8 "And God is able to make ALL grace abound to you, so that in ALL things at ALL times, having ALL that you need you will abound in every good work."
What would happen in us if we prayed to "The God of ALL GRACE"? Grace for all situations - be it patience, resilience, steadfastness, courage, wisdom, insight, generosity...
Oh for a deeper revelation of the all-sufficiency of his grace in all things at all times. Yes Lord!
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