Text: John 1:16–17 (NKJV)
John 1:16–17 (NKJV)
“And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.
For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”
The Source of Our Lent Journey
As we begin this 40-day journey of fasting and prayer, we fix our eyes on Jesus—the One in whom grace and truth perfectly meet. Lent is not merely a season of sacrifice; it is a season of revelation. It reveals Christ to us afresh.
John declares that Jesus is not partially gracious or selectively truthful. He is full—completely filled—with grace and truth. Nothing is missing in Him. Nothing is lacking. Everything we need for life, transformation, and salvation flows from His fullness.
Today, we begin not with requests—but with praise.
2. “Of His Fullness We Have All Received”
John says, “Of His fullness we have all received.”
Jesus is not empty. He is not limited. He is not insufficient.
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Full of mercy
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Full of power
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Full of compassion
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Full of holiness
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Full of truth
And from that fullness, we receive.
This means:
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We do not earn grace.
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We receive grace.
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We do not manufacture transformation.
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We receive transformation from Him.
This Lent, we are not striving to impress God. We are positioning ourselves to receive from Christ’s fullness.
3. “Grace for Grace”
The phrase “grace for grace” speaks of continuous supply—grace upon grace, wave after wave.
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Grace that saves (Ephesians 2:8–9 NKJV)
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Grace that sustains (2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV)
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Grace that transforms (Titus 2:11–12 NKJV)
There is never a moment when a believer runs out of grace. When one measure is used, another measure flows.
As we fast, we may feel weak physically—but spiritually we are supplied with grace upon grace.
4. “The Law Was Given… But Grace and Truth Came Through Jesus Christ”
John contrasts two realities:
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The Law was given through Moses.
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Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
The Law reveals God’s standard.
Grace and truth reveal God’s heart.
The Law exposes sin.
Grace forgives sin.
Truth transforms the sinner.
Jesus does not cancel truth in order to give grace.
He fulfills truth and then releases grace.
At the cross:
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God’s truth judged sin.
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God’s grace saved sinners.
That is why we praise Him.
5. Why We Praise Jesus Today
We praise Jesus because:
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He is the embodiment of grace.
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He is the revelation of truth.
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He gives what we do not deserve.
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He tells us what we need to hear.
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He is perfectly balanced—merciful yet holy.
In a world full of compromise and confusion, Jesus remains full of grace and full of truth.
Ebenezer Adeyinka Daramola (PEAD)
Prayer Points:
- Thanksgiving for His fullness: Lord Jesus, we thank You for allowing us to receive from Your fullness and abundance of grace, in Jesus’ name. (John 1:16).
- Praise for grace and truth: Father, we praise You for the grace and truth that came through Jesus Christ our Lord, in Jesus’ name. (John 1:17).
- Gratitude for saving grace: We thank You, Lord, for saving us by grace through faith, not by our works, in Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 2:8).
- Thanksgiving for the Word made flesh: We praise You, Lord Jesus, for becoming flesh and dwelling among us, full of grace and truth, in Jesus’ name. (John 1:14).
- Praise for grace upon grace: Lord, we glorify You for the continuous outpouring of grace upon grace in our lives, families and the church of God as a whole, in Jesus’ name. (John 1:16).
- Praise for truth that frees us: We thank You, Lord, for the truth of Your Word that makes us free from bondage, in Jesus’ name. (John 8:32).
- Thanksgiving for abundant grace: We bless You, Lord, for the abundance of grace that enables us to reign in life through Christ, in Jesus’ name. (Romans 5:17).
- Praise for transforming grace: Lord, we thank You for Your grace that teaches and empowers us to live godly and upright lives, in Jesus’ name.
- Thanksgiving for strength in weakness: We praise You, Lord, because Your grace is sufficient and Your strength is made perfect in our weakness, in Jesus’ name. (2 Corinthians 12:9).
- Praise for truth that guides: We thank You, Lord, for leading us in Your truth and teaching us Your ways daily, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 25:5).
- Thanksgiving for the New Covenant: We glorify You, Lord Jesus, for establishing a better covenant founded on grace and truth, in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 8:6).
- Praise for unfailing love: We thank You, Lord, for being merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 103:8).
- Gratitude for the Spirit of truth: Lord, we praise You for the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth and reveals Your will, in Jesus’ name. (John 16:13).
- Praise for daily grace and mercy: We thank You, Lord, for Your fresh grace and mercy renewed every morning in our lives, in Jesus’ name. (Lamentations 3:22–23).
- Thanksgiving for eternal grace and truth: We praise You, Jesus, for being the same yesterday, today, and forever—ever full of grace and truth, in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 13:8).
