"With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God's grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales." Acts 4:33-34 (NIV)

God's grace was so powerfully at work among the first believers they had no needs! God had given the early church incredible favor! Favor they had not earned! This great favor moved people to sell their properties and bring the money to the apostles. This kind of favor comes only by God's grace! It is unmerited and it cannot be earned! It comes only form God!

When the grace of God begins t freely move in our lives we will experience favor like never before! We hinder this grace when we try to earn it or when we try to merit ourselves before God. God's grace is freely given, and it must be received the same way. God is ready to provide for our every need! He wants us to say like David, when he wrote, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." I encourage you today; follow the Lord at all times! Trust in Him and His grace, and not your own abilities. God's grace will surely be sufficient to provide for you all your needs! God is a GREAT PROVIDER! And, He provides for us through Jesus because He loves us! Live in the grace of God and allow Him to give you unmerited favor, and you will live a life that is abundantly blessed, and you will be in need of nothing!!

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless." Psalms 84:11 (NIV)