When a Christian wins in life, they attribute their success to the grace of God (as they should). The problem is that the next generation does not learn the practical knowledge they need to succeed. In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul writes that he is what he is by the grace of God, but he noted that his edge came by working harder than anybody else. This shows us an important lesson: the grace of God in operation will teach you something. So, when you meet an accomplished Christian professional with three decades of accomplishments, ask them, “please, what did grace teach you?”
When Jacob fled to Laban, he had nothing. Two decades later, he was wealthy. Jacob should give all glory to God. And claim his wealth was all due to the grace of God. We celebrate the grace, and then we ask: “Sir Jacob, in those twenty years you spent there, what did grace teach you?” At that point, we get into the details. How Jacob persisted in service even though he felt he was treated poorly (Genesis 31:6-7). He would share with you how he rejected wages, and negotiated for “capital” instead. Jacob could even explain how grace taught him selective breeding in livestock (Genesis 31:10-12).
The grace of God teaches us, and helps us to grow. If you reflect on your life, you would see how God has helped you in practical terms. It is important to recognise this. When you’re aware of the advantages you have, you can do more of those things. Which helps you to get even more results. And when you meet people that are already operating at a higher level than you are, you’ll know to ask the right questions. The wisdom of God that has made the difference in their career is something you can learn from.
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