08/11/2026
Five ways God’s “GREAT GRACE ” helps you when faith is tested … Larry Stockstill
�Have you been in a dry season or a long period of waiting in faith for something to change in your life?
I think you may be looking for a word called "Grace."
Grace is what you need when you are waiting on faith to work. I love the phrase mentioned in Acts 4:33: “And great grace was upon them all.”
When you are in a tough season, you don't just need a little grace—you need GREAT GRACE!
Here are 5 ways God's grace carries you through:
1. Grace is SUFFICIENT.
“My grace is SUFFICIENT for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Grace is God’s power in weakness. When you don’t think you can make it, grace holds you.
The Bible encourages us to "come boldly to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). Relax in prayer and let His power flow into you.
2. Grace is SUPERNATURAL.
“And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.” — Acts 6:8
Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit’s power, and that power was called "grace". It produced great wonders and signs. The spiritual gifts (including healing and miracles) stem directly from the Greek root for "grace".
God’s grace brought a miracle of healing into my body when I was dying, and I know His supernatural grace is ready to be released upon you!
3. Grace is SCRIPTURE.
“I commend you to God and to the word of His grace which is able to build you up...” — Acts 20:32
The actual words of Scripture contain grace! When you feel weak and faint, start meditating on God’s Word. Daily reading keeps your faith focused in hard times.
4. Grace is SERVING.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10
God gave you a particular grace gift—an "assignment". His grace works in and through you right now to accomplish your mission on earth.
Let it flow! Relax in your gift. Let grace do the work of preaching, teaching, serving, giving, or hospitality. I feel that flow of grace every time I teach the Word of God. It fits, it flows, and it’s His gift.
5. Grace is STRENGTH.
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus… as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” — 2 Timothy 2:1, 3
You are a SOLDIER OF GRACE. You are not weak, passive, afraid, or timid—a soldier is brave, confident, and active.
When I was weak in my battle of faith, grace gave me strength. Whatever you are facing today, stand up in the strength of Christ. In every battle and trial, let grace hold up your hands and keep the sword in your hand.\
That is GREAT GRACE!
ABOUT LARRY
Larry was Senior Pastor at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge for 30 years. He now travels around the world speaking to ministry leaders.
He recently founded Pastors University, a pastors training course used by leaders around the world.
Larry and his wife, Melanie, have six children, all of whom are involved in the ministry, and 19 beautiful grandchildren.
