“Grace took on even greater meaning one day when I read that it
is a fundamental part of God’s character. Ellen White says that it
“is an attribute of God exercised toward undeserving human
beings. We did not seek for it, but it was sent in search for us.
Praise the Lord! (emphasis supplied). God rejoices to bestow His
grace upon us, not because we are worthy, but because we are
so utterly unworthy. Our only claim to His mercy is our great need”
(The Ministry of Healing, p.161).
The Spirit of God strengthened the early Christians, enabling
them to become something they otherwise could not. It alone
empowered them to live successful Christian lives. According to
the apostle John, heaven blessed their prayer life, the secret of
their victorious Christianity. “Whatsoever we ask, we receive of
Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things
that are pleasing in His sight.” (1 John 3:22) They were able to
keep His commandments because their prayer life opened up to
them the power of the Holy Spirit, as we witness over and over in
the New Testament.
Referenced from the book “More Incredible Answers to Prayer” by Roger J. Morneau