08/03/2026
In 1772, the famous Christian hymn "Amazing Grace" was written. Not many realize that the author, John Newton, was an English sailor and captain of slave ships.
After fighting through an 11 hour-long storm, Newton came to the realisation that his life seemed as ruined and wrecked as the battered ship he was trying to steer - and he cried out to God for help.
Only God's could and would take a rude, profane, slave-trading sailor and transform him into a child of God. Newton never ceased to stand in awe of God's work in his life.
We, as Christians, should realize the sheer amount of amazing grace that has been bestowed upon us by our God. And he continues to pour it out daily, until the day he returns.