2026.02.01 | The Reflex of Grace

There’s a specific moment in a check-up when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer, and your leg kicks out all on its own. You don’t have to tell it to move; you don’t have to focus or use your willpower. It’s just a reflex, a natural, involuntary response to a specific touch.

This past Sunday, we looked at generosity through that same lens. Often, we treat giving like a spiritual workout, something we have to grit our teeth through or a "have-to" that feels heavy. But what if the Gospel is actually the "tap" that creates a reflex? When we truly lean into the reality of God’s grace, the natural response isn't a clenched fist; it’s an open hand.
As we looked around the room, it was beautiful to see how that reflex of grace shows up in different seasons of life:

For the students and young professionals, it’s a brave reflex against fear. It’s choosing to trust Jesus with those first entry-level paychecks, proving that their security isn't found at the top of a career ladder, but in the hands of a Provider.

For those in the busy parenting years, it’s a reflex against the "more." It’s the intentional choice to push back against lifestyle creep, the bigger houses and newer cars, to show our kids that Jesus is a better treasure than anything we could ever buy them.

For the seniors among us, it’s a reflex sharpened by years of faithfulness. There is a quiet, steady confidence in those who have seen the "exchange rate" of Heaven prove true time and time again. They aren't just giving from a fixed income; they are investing in a Kingdom they’ll soon see face-to-face.

The truth is, we simply can’t out-give God. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, yet He gave us His only Son. When we choose to live with open hands, we aren’t losing anything, we’re finally gaining the life He intended for us all along.

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