It’s Grace Alone

“And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:1-7

Her mother worked for days making her a new school dress. Finally, it was finished and ready to be worn. Giggling with excitement, she asked if she could wear it the next day. “Yes,” was the answer, “but stay of the sliding board during play time. You already have torn one dress. Let’s keep this one nice.”

However, play time proved tempting. And despite her mother’s instruction, she climbed to the top of the slide and began a fast descent. It was then she heard a loud, tearing noise. Later that evening, tears filled her mother’s eyes as she studied the gaping hole. “It will take some effort, but I believe it can be fixed.”

Even as a child, she was shocked at her mother’s response. She expected punishment but received grace instead. While climbing into bed the next evening, she noticed the dress, mended and hanging in her closet. An attached note read: “Honey, I love you. Mom.”

Maybe you have torn a gaping hole in the side of your life and you think nothing can mend it. God can and will. He has already attached His note of love to your heart through the death of His Son. If you will listen, you will hear His voice: “(your name), I love you. Come to Me and I will mend your life and make you whole again.”

Before the foundation of the world, God chose to love you.