DCLM Daily Manna 17 February 2026: Productive Grace
Text: Titus 2:11–15 (KJV)
For the grace of God (His unmerited favor and blessing) has come forward (appeared) for the deliverance from sin and the eternal salvation for all mankind.
12 It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) desires, to live discreet (temperate, self-controlled), upright, devout (spiritually whole) lives in this present world,
13 Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, even the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One),
14 Who gave Himself on our behalf that He might redeem us (purchase our freedom) from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people [to be peculiarly His own, people who are] eager and enthusiastic about [living a life that is good and filled with] beneficial deeds.
15 Tell [them all] these things. Urge (advise, encourage, warn) and rebuke with full authority. Let no one despise or disregard or think little of you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect].
KEY VERSE: Titus 2:11–12
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.”
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John Newton, once involved in the transatlantic slave trade, experienced a dramatic turning point in 1748 during a violent storm at sea. Fearing for his life, he cried out to God for mercy.
That moment marked the beginning of his transformation. He later became a devoted Christian minister and authored the hymn Amazing Grace, a song that continues to testify of God’s saving power. Newton’s life stands as a vivid example of grace that not only saves but also transforms.
In today’s passage, Paul explains the nature and purpose of grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor—freely given, undeserved, and made available to all through Christ’s sacrifice. It brings salvation, but it does not stop there. True grace is productive. It teaches, corrects, and empowers.
According to our text, grace instructs us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts. It enables believers to live soberly (with self-control), righteously (in right conduct toward others), and godly (in devotion toward God) in this present world. Grace is not a license to continue in sin; rather, it is divine enablement to overcome sin.
No matter how dark a person’s past may be, God’s grace is sufficient to forgive and restore. Beyond forgiveness, it provides the power to resist corruption and pursue holiness. Across generations, countless lives have testified to this transforming power. Wherever the gospel is truly embraced and lived out, the evidence of productive grace becomes visible.
Grace saves. Grace teaches. Grace transforms. And grace empowers us to live Christlike lives in a world that desperately needs that witness.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God’s grace enables and ennobles.
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DCLM Daily Manna 17 FEBRUARY 2026
