Grace alone

Acts 15 11 No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

It was G.W. Knight who said, When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high achievements, that is an award. But when a person is not capable of earning a wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award--yet receives such a gift anyway--that is a good picture of God's unmerited favor. This is what we mean when we talk about the grace of God.

When Peter stood up to speak at the Jerusalem council, it was the make or break time for the missions ahead. Thankfully God gave Peter the same revelation as received by Paul & Barnabas. It took a lot of humility for Peter to accept the fact that we Jews are saved by grace alone and not by keeping the Law or good works.

As we go out about our daily routine and desire a life of achievements, let us be rest assured that HIS grace is upon us. Jesus has done it all at the cross for us. For sure we are saved for good works. We just need to dwell on HIM. None of our works can save us. We are saved by HIS grace alone. Our lives are run by HIS grace alone. Let’s be rest assured and run the race. Grace alone.

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Stanleytisac@gmail.com