More Grace
- Bishop Keith Butler
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. (James 4:6)
God doesn’t just give us grace; He gives us "more grace." The Greek term for "more" implies a greater, larger, and more abundant measure of grace. Before fully understanding what "greater grace" means, let's remind ourselves exactly what grace is. Grace isn't simply forgiveness or mercy—though those aspects are certainly involved. Instead, grace is God's active, empowering force that changes us from the inside out.
Grace allows us to experience genuine transformation in our hearts, minds, and lives.In Ephesians 2, Paul explained that grace is not earned through our efforts or moral excellence. Instead, it is a gift freely given by God. God’s gift of grace saves us, and delivers us from sin, sickness, spiritual bondage, and attacks.When James wrote about God giving "more grace," he wasn’t referring merely to a small measure of help or a little extra strength. Instead, he emphasized an abundant, overflowing supply of God's grace, which is available specifically when we need it most—during trials, temptations, weaknesses, and even in times of personal failure or difficulty.
However, James made a special note to state that God gives more grace to the humble. This reveals humility as crucial to receiving and experiencing God's abundant grace. God actively opposes pride because pride relies on self-sufficiency and purposely pushes us away from relying on God. Humility acknowledges our dependence on God and seeks and receives God's help and power in difficult moments. In this posture of humility, we position ourselves to receive the fullness of God’s grace.
When life’s pressures, challenges, or failures overwhelm us, God's greater grace is here, providing us with the exact help we need when we need it. This isn’t just a theoretical or spiritual phrase - leaning on God’s grace is a practical and life-changing truth we can rely on daily.
Practical Application
Cultivating a humble heart doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself but rather it involves inviting God into every situation and deciding not to try to do it on your own. Make it a practice of asking God for His help, support, and strength when faced with difficulty.
