Biweekly Devotional 6-25-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Thursday 25 Jun 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 6, 25, 2026

Ephesians 2:4 – 5

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

Exploring Wesleyan Grace: Prevenient, Justifying, and Sanctifying Grace

In Tuesday’s devotional, I referenced John Wesley’s belief in prevenient grace—the grace that affirms God’s love for all as first and always. This means that God chooses to love us unconditionally. Prevenient grace is the assurance that God’s love is extended to everyone, without requirement or condition, and is freely given before we ever respond.

Today, we revisit what Wesley describes as Justifying Grace. This refers to the moment when we fully acknowledge and accept God’s call in our lives. It is the point at which we recognize God for the love that God is and choose to respond.

At this moment, we realize that we are called to live a life that is distinct from the rest of the world. We learn to love God in return for all that God has freely given us. This marks the beginning of the first and greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. The decision to love God is a choice made freely, but once it is made, it transforms our outlook on life forever.

On Tuesday, we will explore the third form of grace Wesley discusses—sanctification. Through prevenient and justifying grace, we are drawn to become a new creation, inspired by God’s love.