MercyMe, one of the prominent bands in the Christian music world, recently gave a breathtaking live performance of “Grace Amazing”, a song that celebrates the remarkable and life-saving grace of God. This grace, a gift freely given by God despite humanity’s repeated acts of willful disobedience, is the cornerstone of Christian faith. As John 3:16 states, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
In a world filled with sin and shame, the message of God’s love, mercy, and grace is a beacon of hope. It is this message that MercyMe communicates so powerfully in their song. The opening verse of “Grace Amazing” captures the essence of God’s grace, describing it as “the calm within the thunder and the rain”, “the end of all my shame”, “the love that knows my name”, and “a peace beyond all understanding”. These lyrics echo the words of Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
The song also emphasizes that God’s grace does not require us to clean up or become better versions of ourselves before it is extended to us. Instead, it “meets us where we are,” reaching out to us in our lost and sinful state. This is a powerful reminder of Romans 5:8, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
As the video showcases, thousands of people joined in singing along with the band, and many raised their hands, praising God for the precious gift of grace. Without this gift, humanity would be entirely lost, covered in sin and shame, with no hope for redemption. However, because of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross and the blood He spilled, which blots out sin and erases it as if it never happened, everlasting life is a possibility. As Ephesians 2:8 declares, “Because by grace you have salvation through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is given by God.”
God’s love, mercy, and grace are indeed powerful and life-changing gifts. It is through the acceptance of these gifts that we find salvation and hope for the future. Watch the video below to experience the full impact of MercyMe’s performance and to be reminded of the transformative power of God’s grace.
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