Embrace His Grace

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8

It was several years ago now that small Texas toddler name “baby Jessica” captured the hearts of Americans. Her plight dominated the media for days as she was trapped in a narrow, abandoned well shaft. Offers to help rescue the little girl poured in from across the nation which celebrated her subsequent deliverance.

In a striking way, all of mankind, apart from God, is in a similar predicament. Paul puts it this way: “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly” (Rom. 5:6). Baby Jessica, tightly wedged in the shaft, was utterly helpless to save herself. Left to her own devices, she would have perished. Her only hope was an able rescuer.

Hopelessly trapped in sin, man can receive salvation only through the grace of God. We are as helpless as baby Jessica to extricate ourselves from our spiritual pit of death. It is tough to admit that we are powerless, but that is our condition before a holy God.

Either we must embrace the offer of His grace through Jesus Christ, or we shall die in our sins. Have you received the offer of God’s grace, the forgiveness of your sins through His death on the cross? Only His grace can save you.

“And you were dead in your trespasses and sins.” Ephesians 2:1