Devotion:
Read Ephesians 2:4-10.
When you receive a gift do you ask, “How much do I owe you?” NO - it’s a gift and we accept it with joy, humility, and gratefulness. So it is with the gift of grace and salvation. We become Christians through God’s unmerited grace, not as the result of any effort, ability, intelligent choice, or act of service on our part. However, out of gratitude for this free gift we will seek to help and serve others with kindness, love, and gentleness. God’s intention is that our salvation will result in acts of service. We are not saved merely for our own benefit but to serve Christ and build up the church. Our salvation is something only God can do. This salvation/new life provides us with a clean conscience. A clean record. A clean heart. Free from accusation. Free from condemnation. Wow! It is his powerful, creative work in us so it should inspire us to see others the way God does. When you get the best gift of all, you cannot help but be filled with joy.
Personal Worship Option:
Reflect on God’s gift of salvation and grace. Share the joy of these gifts with someone today.
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