Daily Devotion for April 2nd

Unseen Grace
Read Job 2:1-10
Paul wrote, "[The Lord] said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'"
-2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
WHILE growing up, I attended church services only occasionally. But I accepted Christ as my personal Savior when I was a teenager, and I attended church services and fellowship times regularly after that. Even so, I was not aware of the grace of God in my life in any special way. After all, my life had been smooth sailing, with few waves along the way. I received a good education, got married, and had children. I thought we would live happily for the rest of our lives.
Then a pediatrician told my wife and me that our third child would require immediate medical attention. She was only one month old. I felt as if lightning had struck my heart. I shed tears for the first time as an adult - in a culture where men are supposed to hold their emotions inside.
God continues to show us grace through our daughter. I now realize that God had been providing grace for me throughout my life, even when I was unaware of it.
Although our daughter continues to have health problems, she provides immeasurable joy and love to our family. Because of her, our family has drawn closer to each other and to God.
George Ha (Sarawak, Malaysia)

O Lord, may we treasure your grace every moment of our lives. Amen.

Thought for the day!
In the worst of times, God is our best source of strength.