Devotional Thoughts

Paul has been addressing the Corinthian Church with a lengthy baring of his heart for ministry.  They had been questioning his methods and motivations.  

As he gets to the end of this address, he is admonishing them to have some of the same motivations.  He has been talking to christians.  He is not and has not questioned their salvation.  He is questioning their lack of fervor for ministry.  when he says, “I beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”, he is telling them that God’s power for ministry has been given to them and they should not waste it or treat it lightly.

Have you received the grace of God in vain?