It is common to hear people say, “I was lucky.”
Yet the Bible calls us to look beyond chance and to discern God’s hand behind the events of our lives.
Luck assumes a world governed by randomness, without purpose or direction.
Grace, on the other hand, reveals a God who is present, active, and loving — acting even when we do not understand.
“Lots are cast into the lap, but they are tempered by the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:33)
What we often call luck is frequently grace we have yet to recognize.
Grace is not a reward. It is not earned.
It is a gift, freely given by God — not because we are perfect, but because He is faithful.
“For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, for it is a gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
Luck passes, but grace endures.
Luck may explain a success; grace transforms a life.
Luck brings momentary joy; grace sustains forever.
Joseph could have spoken of luck after rising from prison to the palace.
But faith sees things differently:
“You devised evil against me. But God turned it into good.” (Genesis 50:20)
Grace often works in silence.
It labors in the shadows, in waiting, and sometimes even through trials.
Yet it always leads toward God’s purpose for life.
“For those who love God, all things work together unto good.” (Romans 8:28)
Even today, God does not call us to rely on luck,
but to walk in trust.
Where the world says:
“I was lucky,”
the believer declares:
“I have received grace.”
PRAYER:
Lord,
open our eyes to recognize Your grace in places where we still speak of luck.
Teach us to trust You in every circumstance,
and to see Your hand at work even in things we do not understand.
May our lives glorify Your faithfulness.
Amen.
Apostle Dr. Jean-Claude SINDAYIGAYA
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