Embraced By Grace Eph. 2:8-9 #RTTBROS #Nightlight

Embraced By Grace Eph. 2:8-9 #RTTBROS #Nightlight 

Embraced by Grace: Living From Acceptance

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:"  

Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)

In the journey of faith, we often face the towering giant of rejection, a formidable foe that whispers doubts and insecurities into our hearts. Yet, in the battle against this Goliath, we must remember a pivotal truth: we do not fight for acceptance from God; we fight from the acceptance of God.

Consider the moment Jesus emerged from the waters of the Jordan River. Before He had performed any miracles, before He had fed the multitudes or raised Lazarus, God declared from the heavens, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17 KJV). Jesus had not yet embarked on His public ministry, yet He was already enveloped in the Father's approval.

This divine endorsement was not a result of Jesus's works; it was a testament to His identity. Similarly, our acceptance by God is not a trophy to be earned through deeds or merits. It is a matter of grace, a gift freely given, independent of our actions.

As we navigate through life's challenges, let us draw strength from this profound truth. Our worth in the eyes of the Almighty is not contingent upon our successes or failures. We are cherished because we are His creation, crafted in His image, and redeemed by His love.

So let us live not for the acceptance of God, but from it. Let our actions, our love, our very lives be an outpouring of the grace that has already claimed us. For in understanding that we are accepted, we find the courage to slay our giants and the freedom to fulfill our God-given potential.

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