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Devotional 4.25.25


Grace Received, Grace Shared

Ephesians 2:8–10

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 66

 

Ephesians 2:8–10 reminds us that our salvation is purely a gift of grace—not earned, but given, so that no one may boast. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to live lives of purpose, filled with good works prepared by Him. Psalm 67 echoes this theme, celebrating God’s mercy and blessing so that His ways may be known throughout the earth. As we come to the Lord’s Table on Sunday, we remember we are saved by grace and sent by grace. Communion is not just a remembrance of Christ’s death—it’s also a recommissioning to live out the grace we've received, that all nations might rejoice in God’s saving power through our witness and our works.

 

Songs like All Creatures of Our God and King invite all of creation into praise, reminding us that grace draws everything into harmony with its Creator. He Will Hold Me Fast teaches us that Christ’s grip on us is secure—our worth and salvation are rooted in His faithful love. King of Kings leads us through the story of redemption, anchoring us in the gospel narrative from incarnation to resurrection. And Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery invites us to wonder at Christ’s sacrificial love. These songs don’t just stir emotion—they ground us in gospel truth. As we take communion, they help us behold grace, remember our redemption, and renew our commitment to walk in the good works God prepared for us

 

Further Reading: Romans 5:1–11; Titus 3:3–7; John 15:1–11

 

Reflection Questions:

  1. How does being God’s handiwork—saved by grace and sent by grace—change the way you view your daily purpose?
  2. In what ways can you reflect God's grace to others in this week?

 

Prayer:

Gracious God, thank You for saving me by Your grace and not by anything I could earn. As I remember Christ’s sacrifice today, help me to live as Your workmanship—created for good works that reveal Your love. Let Your Spirit shape my heart to love what You love and serve how You served. May the mystery of grace always move me to worship and witness. Keep me rooted in Christ, bearing fruit that glorifies Your name. Amen.

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