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Levels of Grace

Paul had unusual levels of divine encounters and
revelations. The mysteries of the Kingdom were unveiled
to him in very deep dimensions. Even Peter who had been
an apostle before him, and who walked with Jesus in His
earthly ministry testified to the unusual insight given to
Paul (2 Peter 3:15-16). Due to this level of insight and grace
the devil attacked Paul’s life with an infirmity in his flesh.
Paul prayed about the condition; but to his prayer God
responded that His grace was sufficient (enough) to handle
the “messenger of Satan” in Paul’s life.

2. Exceeding/Abounding Grace
When we operate on the level of exceeding or abundant
grace it implies there is more than enough in the tank to
handle any challenge we may face. There is an overflow.
What is supplied is more than what is required. To abound
is to have in excess, to have enough and to spare, to excel,
superabundant, to surpass. It is surprising what channel
God uses to get us into this superabundant life. According
to Paul,

“He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and he who sows bountifully will also reap
bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in
his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God
loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all
grace abound toward you, that you, always
having all sufficiency in all things, may have an
abundance for every good work. And by their

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