“For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves. It is God's gift, and is not on the ground of merit— so that it may be impossible for anyone to boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 WEY)
The current administration in the United States is pushing for a merit-based immigration plan. Potential immigrants would be judged on qualifications such as education, age, wealth, and fluency in English. It gives bonus points for those with Nobel prizes and Olympic medals. Many of us who are current citizens of the U.S. would not qualify to live here by these standards.
Fortunately, God’s grace is not merit-based. We cannot fall out of His favor. We are not judged on our qualifications. God’s love and acceptance is unconditional. We don’t have to prove our worthiness. All we have to do is receive His grace by faith. We have been offered citizenship in the greatest of kingdoms. Now it is our turn to respond. Will we accept this offer, leave our current lifestyle behind, and relocate to God’s Kingdom.
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