Ephesians 2:8 – 9 (The Message)
Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish!
As I wrote on Tuesday, Jesus was sent into the world to save it—and to save you. As humans, we are flawed individuals who often struggle to overcome our own limitations. The evil present in this world has influenced us, turning us into selfish and self-centered beings, which is far from what we were created to be. In truth, we were created in the image of God, and that image is love. There are moments when each of us discovers our true, loving selves. Yet, there are also times when we fail to live up to the purpose for which we were created, falling short of embodying God’s love.
It is the grace of God that makes our salvation possible. God willingly sacrificed His only child for you, and because of this, He forgives your failures. God’s ultimate desire is for you to learn to love as He loves, guiding you toward the hope, peace, and joy for which you were created. So, continue to work toward the perfect love in which you were created, striving for perfection. At the same time, accept God’s grace in your shortcomings, trusting that as you pursue this perfect love, forgiveness and growth are always available.
Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish!
As I wrote on Tuesday, Jesus was sent into the world to save it—and to save you. As humans, we are flawed individuals who often struggle to overcome our own limitations. The evil present in this world has influenced us, turning us into selfish and self-centered beings, which is far from what we were created to be. In truth, we were created in the image of God, and that image is love. There are moments when each of us discovers our true, loving selves. Yet, there are also times when we fail to live up to the purpose for which we were created, falling short of embodying God’s love.
It is the grace of God that makes our salvation possible. God willingly sacrificed His only child for you, and because of this, He forgives your failures. God’s ultimate desire is for you to learn to love as He loves, guiding you toward the hope, peace, and joy for which you were created. So, continue to work toward the perfect love in which you were created, striving for perfection. At the same time, accept God’s grace in your shortcomings, trusting that as you pursue this perfect love, forgiveness and growth are always available.
