THE PROMISE OF SALVATION
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
From the very beginning, God promised redemption. When Adam and Eve sinned, the relationship between God and humanity was broken. But even then, God spoke a word of hope. He promised that one day, the seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15). That was the first glimpse of the promise of salvation—a Savior who would defeat sin and restore what was lost.
That promise was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, He conquered sin and opened the way for us to be reconciled to God. Salvation isn’t something we earn; it’s a gift we receive by faith. Like Abraham, who believed God’s promise and was counted righteous (Genesis 15:6), we are made right with God by trusting in His Son. The cross is the ultimate expression of God’s faithfulness—proof that He keeps His promises, even at the highest cost.
There was a time in my own life when I tried to earn God’s approval—doing good things, striving to be enough. Maybe you can relate… it’s exhausting trying to make God happy. But grace taught me that salvation isn’t about what I can do; it’s about what Jesus already did. The moment I surrendered, I found peace that striving could never give. Thank God.
God’s promise of salvation means we’re never beyond His reach. No matter our past, His mercy is greater. No matter our weakness, His grace is enough. Through Jesus, we are forgiven, restored and loved. Forever.
APPLICATION: Have you truly received the gift of salvation? If you have, take time to thank God for it. If not, know that His promise still stands. Jesus is ready to meet you with open arms. It’s time to come home.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, thank You for fulfilling the promise of salvation. Thank You for dying in my place and rising again so I could have eternal life. Help me to live each day in gratitude, walking in the freedom and grace You’ve given me. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?