Once we realize our true state, it can be hard to grasp that God would freely give us eternity with Him. But that is just what He did. In our humanity we want a more logical solution. We want something we can do. We want to be a part of the deal. We think to ourselves, maybe Jesus can do part and we can work hard and accomplish the rest. Maybe if we try really hard to “be good” and “live for God” we can earn our way to Heaven. But that is not the Good News of the Bible. We are called to have faith – that means to trust what God says. But do you know that on your own you’d never muster up enough? Even faith is a gift from God. God gives us the faith to believe. The Bible says faith comes by hearing God’s Word.

We can’t take credit for anything. Our faith in God, and eternity with Him is through His grace alone. And thank goodness for that! Because otherwise we’d all be in trouble.

In Romans, St. Paul writes, “And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” Whom can you share the grace of God with today? Perhaps through hearing the Good News from you, a friend or neighbor will come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

This is Luis Palau.