Rutherford: rich in grace

February 28, 2009

Meditation:
    But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved.
    -- Ephesians 2:4,5 (NIV)

Quotation:
    Every man thinketh he is rich enough in grace, till he take out his purse, and... then he findeth it but poor and light in the day of a heavy trial. I found I had not enough to bear my expenses, and should have fainted, if want and penury had not chased me to the storehouse of all.
    ... Samuel Rutherford (1600-1664), letter [1637]

Quiet time reflection:
    Lord, You distribute Your grace lavishly.