PRAYER and FASTING

Session One

Saving Faith

‘God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. ‘ Ephesians 2:8-9

REFLECTION

A common modern sentiment regarding religion is the idea that “all roads lead to God,” suggesting we can encounter Him in our own unique ways. This belief, however, contradicts the core of biblical revelation, which teaches that God is a personal God who can only be truly known when He actively reveals Himself to us.

While we can observe creation and form assumptions about God’s nature, divine revelation is essential to genuinely know Him. Through the Scriptures, God has clearly revealed the path to salvation—how we can encounter Him and move from a state of being spiritually dead to spiritually alive.

In this session, we want to thank God for the clarity of this revelation. It is only as we embrace God’s saving faith—a gracious gift, not a reward for our efforts—that we can receive salvation and be reconciled with God . This is a profound, unearned truth that strips away human boasting and magnifies His grace.

QUOTES

Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for it is not grace but mere justice to approve goodness. [Rather] it is looking for condemned, guilty, speechless and helpless men whom it may save, sanctify and glorify.”

​— A. W. Pink, The Sovereignty of God

PRAYER

  • Take a moment to deeply thank God for the amazing truth that your salvation is based on His grace and not your own merit. Thank Him for revealing Himself to you and for the impact this truth has had on your life as someone who already knows Jesus. 
  • Bring to mind your friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors who do not yet know Jesus. Pray specifically for divine revelation to break through their current understanding and for them to respond to the call of God’s grace. 
  • Pray that the church, in every sphere of influence (work, home, community), will be a clear and compelling voice for the Gospel, demonstrating the love and power that accompanies saving faith.

MEDITATE

‘It is a gift from God…’. Take time to unwrap and appreciate this amazing gift from God. Ask God to show you your unique way of sharing this gift with others.

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