Loving Jesus Style

  Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16 (ESV) 13  But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.  14  For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility  15  by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace,  16  and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility Devotion: Have you ever felt like an outsider? Like you don't belong or fit in? Like there is a wall between you and others that keeps you from enjoying true fellowship and friendship? If so, you are not alone. Many people struggle with feelings of alienation and isolation, especially in our modern world, where we are more connected online than offline. But the good news is that God has a solution for this problem. He has made a way for us to be...

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) 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. 10  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Devotion: One of the most profound aspects of the gospel is the stark contrast between grace and works. When we refer to 'works' in this context, we are talking about our human efforts to earn God's favor or salvation. These works are our futile attempts to impress God with our goodness or to meet his perfect standard. They can never save us, as we all fall short of God's perfect standard. In fact, works can even lead to pride and self-righteousness, making us believe we are superior to others or can boast before God. Yet, grace is not just a concept, it is a transformative force. It humbles us and exalts God, revealing our complete dependence ...