8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)
I’m sorry to say these verses didn’t mean much to me until years after I’d already been walking with Christ. Maybe that’s why they’re still hard for me to grasp. My salvation is nothing of my doing? Purely a gift? Really, God?
It’s almost too good to be true. But I know it IS true. I thank God for this lavish gift of salvation that we don’t deserve or have to earn.
What I couldn’t understand as a child, I’m appreciating immeasurably as an adult. That’s one reason I want these truths in my memory and not just on page 1,175 of my Bible.
This week we’re memorizing them together in our Hiding Classics in My Heart. We’d love for you to join us here and on Facebook.
Is there a scripture you had to grow into?
Is there one now that you can’t fully grasp but want to?
Do you already have Ephesians 2:8-9 memorized or would like to?
Is there a scripture you had to grow into?
Is there one now that you can’t fully grasp but want to?
Do you already have Ephesians 2:8-9 memorized or would like to?
Yes, there are many scriptures I had to grow into.
As I’ve read the Bible as a child & young adult the things I’ve read then, now have different meaning as well. I couldn’t really see or grasp just how deep the love The Father has for us, how his grace is unmeasurable, and on & on. I see even more as I am doing the Summer Hello mornings Meet Jesus-studying the book of John. It amazes me everyday as I get to know Jesus deeper. His actions are a reflection of the Father. What an awesome God he is!
Now when I run across a verse I don’t understand or fully grasp I read it in different versions until I get the full understanding in my heart.
No, I do not have Ephesians 2:8-9 memorize, I am working on that now.
Just as you mentioned I still can’t believe how Great the Love of the Father is. No works on our behaves just his grace and having faith. I know if it was up to my works no matter how hard I try I always fall. I’m with you whole heartedly thanking God for this lavish gift of salvation that we don’t deserve or have to earn.
How Great is our God!!
Thank you Lisa, always a heart warming soul searching message.
Novella
Your comment also reminds me that there are many songs that I’ve had to grow into also. Even the simple “Jesus Loves Me” has deepened into a profound song to me now that I’m an adult. But as you said, the Father’s love is so deep and his grace is so immeasurable, it’s no wonder we can’t grasp it.
I like reading verses in different versions, too. It often gives hints of a new meaning I hadn’t considered before.
So glad you’re hanging in here with us, Novella! Your words are a blessing.