Finding Grace in Gachiakuta
Have you ever done something you instantly regretted? In the anime Gachiakuta, we meet Rudo, a young man with some deep trauma. In one episode, that pain drives him to lash out without thinking. Right away, he realizes that what he did was really bad, and he begins to beat himself up about it. That is when Enjin steps in. Instead of yelling or shaming him, Enjin approaches with understanding and grace.
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Grace in the Trash
Rudo knows what he did was wrong. He fully expects those around him to attack him for doing what he did. But Enjin reminds him that being aware of his mistake is already a step forward. He even admits, “You’re doing way better than me. I had to have someone else tell me about my faults. You see it for yourself. And now we can work on that.”
That line is powerful. It shows the importance of grace. Rudo still has consequences to face. He needs to apologize, and he needs people to hold him accountable for his actions. But instead of only punishment, he is given the chance to learn and grow.
God’s Grace for Us
This moment in Gachiakuta brought Ephesians 2:8-10 to mind:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing. It is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
All of us have regrets. We have said things or done things that we wish we could take back. The truth is that our sin deserves judgment. Yet God, in His grace, offers us something different. Through Jesus, we are given forgiveness and life. We do not deserve it, but He still offers it.
Living with Grace
If we are striving to follow Christ, then we are also called to extend grace. That does not mean letting people continue to hurt us. It does mean choosing to forgive, to move forward, and to love others the way Jesus loves us. This is part of the daily journey of becoming more like Him.