Grace is more than divine favor we don’t deserve. It’s God’s powerful, loving way of drawing us toward Himself. Instead of condemning us for our sins, God reveals His mercy through Jesus Christ. When the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him the woman caught in adultery He refused to judger her; instead He didn’t condemn her, and told her to go and sin no more.

The radical love God shows us through Jesus changes hearts far more effectively than judgment ever could. He didn’t come to condemn the world, but to save it. In a world quick to criticize, His gentle forgiveness and compassion stand out. He meets us in our brokenness and lifts us up, not by force, but by the beauty of His character.

To help us let go of worldly attachments, God offers two powerful motivations: the glory of heaven and the temporary nature of earthly life. He urges us to think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. When our eyes are fixed on the eternal, the temporary loses its grip on our hearts.

Jesus endured the cross because of the joy awaiting Him. That same joy awaits us. Grace teaches us to live with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, as we look forward with hope to that wonderful day. By keeping our eyes on Jesus, this hope becomes our anchor.

The apostle Paul reminded the Corinthians that the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we can’t see will last forever. What’s visible is passing, but God’s promises remain. Those promises are many, and they’re all good.

Grace calls us higher—not through fear, but by showing us something better. Heaven is real, Jesus is alive, and the best is yet to come. Let your heart be drawn by the attractiveness of His grace.

Prayer:

Lord, grace is the way You express Yourself. It came to us in human form to show us how much You love us. Thank You for using it to draw us to You by showing us how attractive it is. In Jesus’ name, amen.            

Scriptures:

John 8:3-11

John 3:17

Colossians 3:2, NLT

Hebrews 12:2, NLT

Titus 2:11-13, NLT

2 Corinthians 4:18