I Timothy 1:15 - "It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all."
Paul was not exaggerating when he claimed to be the foremost of sinners. To the degree of his revelation of sin came the incredible understanding of the grace of God and what it cost the Almighty to restore us. Some might believe Paul spoke in hyperbole in an attempt to convince others of his sincerity. However, those who knew Paul saw him as a living epistle – one who was a blasphemer and a persecutor of the church transformed by God's grace.
Similarly, John Newton understood God's amazing grace. This ex-slaver penned the words of this famous hymn and understood the depth of depravity from which he was saved. He knew it was only by God's "Amazing Grace" that he was once "lost then found, was blind but now I see."
Do we love much because we understand God's great love for us? May we all continue to ask God for revelation of His great love and grace which saved wretched sinners the likes of us!
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