The Joy Of Salvation

Day 4: The Joy of Salvation

Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now working in the disobedient. We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly desires, carrying out the inclinations of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by nature children under wrath as the others were also. But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us, made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace! He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might display the immeasurable riches of his grace through his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift- not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. - Ephesians 2:1-10


Paul reminds us of the incredible transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's salvation. We move from death to life, from objects of wrath to objects of love. This drastic change is purely by God's grace, not our own efforts. Reflect on your own salvation story today. How has God's grace changed you? What areas of your life still need to be transformed by His love? Let the joy of your salvation overflow into gratitude and praise, remembering that you are God's workmanship, created for good works in Christ.