The Work That God Requires
Reading: John 6:28-29; Ephesians 2:8-10
When asked what work God requires, Jesus gives a surprising answer: believe in Him whom God has sent. This isn't about earning salvation through religious performance or checking spiritual boxes.
Faith itself is not a work that merits grace—it's the empty hand that receives grace. Like a beggar extending his hand for bread, we contribute nothing but our need.
The extending of the hand doesn't purchase the bread; it simply receives it.
This truth demolishes our self-righteous attempts to earn God's favor.
Today, stop striving and start receiving. Let go of your spiritual checklist and simply trust in Christ's finished work on your behalf.
When asked what work God requires, Jesus gives a surprising answer: believe in Him whom God has sent. This isn't about earning salvation through religious performance or checking spiritual boxes.
Faith itself is not a work that merits grace—it's the empty hand that receives grace. Like a beggar extending his hand for bread, we contribute nothing but our need.
The extending of the hand doesn't purchase the bread; it simply receives it.
This truth demolishes our self-righteous attempts to earn God's favor.
Today, stop striving and start receiving. Let go of your spiritual checklist and simply trust in Christ's finished work on your behalf.
Posted in Thousand Hills Daily Devotional