Daily Devotional
You Are Not Reading This by Accident
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
April 8, 2025
Ponder This
There are many today I believe God is speaking to. How does God speak? He speaks through Scripture. He speaks through song. He speaks through suffering. He speaks through His servants. The Lord takes the initiative, and He speaks to us.
Thank God for the way He rules over our affairs to put us in situations where we can hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank God it is seeking grace, that He takes the initiative, and He speaks to us so that we can speak to Him. His grace is also a satisfying grace.
What is grace? Grace is the love that God shows to sinners such as we, where there is no merit. It is love that we do not deserve, cannot earn, and would not even seek unless He first touched our hearts. G-R-A-C-E—God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense. He initiated it and gave it to you. If you will put your hand of faith in God’s hand of grace, the same God that took a pagan girl from Moab and made her the bride of Boaz will take sinners such as we and make us the Bride of Christ. That’s the story of redeeming love. Ruth was not in the fields of Boaz by accident (see Ruth 2:8-9). You’re not here by accident. God is speaking to you, and He wants to extend His grace to you.
- How has God spoken to you by His Word?
- How does it feel to know God has taken the initiative to pursue you? How can that change how you approach Him?
Practice This
Write down the different ways God has pursued you. Keep this list as a reminder of His love for you.
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