Daily Devotional - February 12th, 2026

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

“Grace is not permission to remain weak; it is God’s power to rise stronger.” — Alma Ohene-Opare

Commentary:

Grace is often misunderstood as a soft cushion beneath our mistakes, something that excuses failure and asks little in return. But true grace is far more courageous than that. It does not lower the standard of righteousness; it lifts the soul toward it. When God extends grace, He is not endorsing our sin. He is empowering our repentance. Like a skilled coach who sees potential beyond present performance, the Lord offers strength precisely where we feel least capable.

Freedom depends on this understanding. A society that confuses grace with permissiveness eventually erodes its own moral foundation. Likewise, a soul that treats grace as indulgence will never experience transformation. Agency is sacred, and grace honors it. It does not override our will but strengthens our ability to choose wisely. Just as a wind fills the sails of a ship without steering it, grace supplies divine power while leaving direction in our hands.

Moral law is not an enemy of grace; it is the arena where grace proves its power. We stumble, we repent, and through Christ we rise again with greater resolve. That upward climb builds character, responsibility, and spiritual resilience. Grace trains us to live uprightly, not casually. It shapes disciplined hearts that cherish liberty because they understand its cost. To accept grace as empowerment is to walk the path of Christlike living, where mercy fuels obedience and love inspires growth.

Scripture:

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Daily Application:

Choose one weakness today and pray specifically for divine strength to overcome it rather than excuse it.