Our Scripture reading today is Ephesians 2:8, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God:"
God's plan of salvation involves a sinner accepting His gift by faith. There is no other
way to be forgiven accept through Jesus Christ. God's grace gives all mankind the
opportunity to humble themselves and say yes to God. A give cannot be earned, but it
must be received. Have you received God's gift of eternal life? If you are trying to be
good enough to be saved; it will never happen. You cannot be good enough. You are a
sinner in need of the Saviour. “The precise form of words here stresses two things. As consistently
emphasized by Paul, it is entirely of His grace, His free, undeserved favour to mankind. Then also
this salvation is presented as an accomplished fact.” (Foulkes)
Thank God for His saving grace!