He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 2 Timothy 1:9-10
God has saved us and called us. When we enter into a relationship with God, by receiving Jesus as our Savior, He begins to reveal His call upon our lives. This relationship with God is the most fulfilling, rewarding, and adventurous way to live out our time here on this earth.
God calls us to live enveloped in Christ’s grace. We cannot attain anything truly worthwhile in our lives without Christ’s grace. Grace calls us to God, saves us through Christ, and enlivens us through the Holy Spirit, as He lives inside us.
Our natural tendency is to strive to become worthy, to become holy, to find our purpose in life. We tend to put all kinds of pressure and conditions on ourselves, when all the time Jesus is whispering, “Let go! Come to me and find rest in my grace, it’s enough.” Spending time with God is how we rest in Christ’s grace every day! As we spend time with God, praying, meditating on His Word, and worshipping Him, He reveals Himself to us in deeper and deeper ways, bringing us close, bringing us into rest.
Today’s Verses
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
2 Timothy 1:9-10
Praying Scripture
Thank You for saving me and calling me into a relationship with You, Holy God! I am so grateful that there is not a single thing I can do to earn this gift of grace. Show me ways to carve out time to spend with You in meaningful ways so I can truly find the rest that Your grace brings. Continue to reveal Yourself to me deeply and beautifully so I can walk through my day enveloped in Christ’s grace.
