Access into Grace

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:1-2
   
Many who work in a mechanical field are familiar with what is called an “access panel.” For the most part, this is a small door which gives technicians a handy access to strategic parts of the device on which they are working. In much the same way there is a special “access” by which we can tap into God’s grace - namely the person of Jesus Christ. His substitutionary death on the cross opened the way for us (gave us access) to the grace of God.

Without the work of Christ and without the exercise of faith on our part, the grace of God would be outside the scope of our experience. But God has made provision for anyone to make use of that special access to His grace. No wonder so many church hymns and Christian songs deal with the grace of God. It is so unexpected, such a great gift - that the heart has difficulty grasping the magnitude of this undeserved gift of God’s love and mercy.

For those who have yet to gain access to God’s grace, it is important that you realize that it is the goodness of God (His grace) which leads you to repentance. Will you share this good news with someone today? May they see and know God’s amazing grace.

Grace means that though we were sinners and enemies, we have been treated as sons and heirs.