Chosen by Grace

Proverbs 13-15; Romans 11

“I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham…at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.”

Romans 1:1, 5

We can sometimes feel alone in our response to the gospel when those around us don’t embrace Jesus in the same way we have. This same ‘us vs. them’ attitude can shape our thinking about theological truths, strategies, and approaches to ministry. Paul’s experience as a devout Jew shaped his understanding that without God’s grace, we are unable to receive revelation. Loving those who don’t see or understand God as we do, frees us from the pressure of convincing or persuading them to change. We all need God’s grace and if it is grace that transforms us, then even the “remnant” have no room for pride.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your irresistible grace to me...for your glory.”