Salvation is Here

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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 (NIV)

As God’s co-workers, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.

Devotion:

Paul’s words are urgent and compelling: “Now is the time of God’s favor.” Grace is a gift, but it’s also a responsibility. We are called not to receive it in vain—not to treat it lightly or ignore its transforming power. God’s grace is more than forgiveness; it empowers us to live a life that reflects Christ.

The phrase “God’s co-workers” reminds us that salvation is not the finish line—it’s the starting point. We partner with God in His mission, living out His love and truth in a world that desperately needs hope. Grace equips us for this calling, but we must choose to respond. To receive grace in vain is to accept forgiveness without letting it change us or move us toward obedience.

Paul quotes Isaiah to underscore God’s timing: “In the time of my favor I heard you.” That time is now. Not tomorrow, not when life feels easier, but today. Every moment is an opportunity to walk in God’s favor and to share His salvation with others. Delaying obedience or ignoring His call means missing the fullness of His purpose for us.

This passage also speaks to the urgency of evangelism. People around us are searching for meaning, peace, and truth. We carry the message of reconciliation. If today is the day of salvation, then today is the day to speak life, forgive, serve, and love boldly.

Don’t let grace sit idle in your life. Let it propel you into action—into prayer, into worship, into service. God’s favor is not a distant promise; it’s a present reality. Step into it with faith and gratitude, knowing that now is the time to respond actively to His call.

Prayer:
            Lord, thank You for Your grace and favor. Help me not to take this gift lightly, but to live in a way that honors You. Give me the courage to act today, to share Your love, and to walk in obedience. May I never waste the grace You’ve given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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