Under The Spout

[God] gives more grace.

James 4:6

Have you ever wondered how you can be a recipient of God’s grace? Years ago I heard a preacher who explained it this way: God has a grace pipe up in heaven, and out through that grace pipe all His grace comes down to earth. All we have to do as His people is stand at the spout. You’ve just got to find where the grace is coming from, get under the spout, and stay there so God can pour His grace right down on your life.

God told Moses that he had found grace in His sight. Let’s take a moment to examine the life of Moses and to learn from his example. First of all, Moses was a man of God (Ezra 3:2). He followed the commands of the Lord and led the children of Israel to the Promised Land. Second, he was a servant of God (Deuteronomy 34:5). Moses gave up his rights as an Egyptian prince and chose to spend his life under the rule of the Almighty. And last, he was a friend of God (Exodus 33:11). How else does one build a friendship except through close communication and intimate conversation? Moses worshiped God.

So how can you experience more grace? Stand under the spout, allowing God to pour Himself into your life and your soul so that He takes control—then you can be God’s person, His servant, His friend.

Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected.

JONATHAN EDWARDS