You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Having studied the subject of grace for a number of years, I know that it is the “undeserved, unearned love and friendship of God bestowed on the believer.” Verse 1, then, leaped off the page at me. As we consider this gift of God’s love and friendship, He wants us to be STRONG in it.” Lay down the traditions of men. Put aside our need to be right. Give up wanting our way, and, instead, please the saints, love them, though they don’t deserve it, be affectionately kind, though they haven’t earned it. LOVE as the Lord has loved us. be strong in the grace…