It was both Abraham's and the Jews' privilege also that they should have this promise to all generations.
Thomas GoodwinOur prayers are granted as soon as we have prayed, even though the process of fulfilling our requests has not yet begun.
Thomas GoodwinGrace is more than mercy and love. It super-adds to them. It denotes, not simply love, but the love of a sovereign, transcendent Superior. One that may do what He will. That may wholly choose whether He will love or no. Now God, who is an infinite Sovereign, who might have chosen whether ever He would love us or no; for Him to love us, this is Grace.
Thomas Goodwin