Daily Worship (March 15)
Devotional 1: Confidence Through Grace
Ephesians 2:4–9 (NIV)
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
Devotional Thought
One of the most important truths in the Christian life is that grace is free. Ephesians 2 reminds us that salvation is not something we earn. It is a gift from God.
Before we knew Christ, we were spiritually dead in sin. We could not fix ourselves or earn God’s approval. But God did something amazing. Because of his great love, he made us alive with Christ. Paul says, “It is by grace you have been saved.”
Grace means God gives us something we do not deserve. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live and died the death we deserved. Through faith in him, we are forgiven and welcomed into God’s family.
This is why Hebrews says we have confidence to enter God’s presence. Our confidence is not based on how good we are. It is based on what Jesus has done.
Many people struggle with guilt and shame. They think they must clean up their lives before coming to God. But grace says the opposite. We come to God because Jesus has already made a way.
Grace invites us to draw near to God with confidence. When we pray, we are not approaching an angry judge. We are coming to a loving Father who welcomes us because of Jesus.
Grace is free. We cannot earn it. But when we receive it, it fills us with gratitude and changes how we live each day.
COMMA Questions
Father, thank you that your grace is a free gift through Jesus. Help me to stop trusting in my own efforts and rest in what Christ has done for me. Give me confidence to draw near to you every day. Fill my heart with gratitude for your mercy and help me live in a way that honors your grace. Amen.
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
Devotional Thought
One of the most important truths in the Christian life is that grace is free. Ephesians 2 reminds us that salvation is not something we earn. It is a gift from God.
Before we knew Christ, we were spiritually dead in sin. We could not fix ourselves or earn God’s approval. But God did something amazing. Because of his great love, he made us alive with Christ. Paul says, “It is by grace you have been saved.”
Grace means God gives us something we do not deserve. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live and died the death we deserved. Through faith in him, we are forgiven and welcomed into God’s family.
This is why Hebrews says we have confidence to enter God’s presence. Our confidence is not based on how good we are. It is based on what Jesus has done.
Many people struggle with guilt and shame. They think they must clean up their lives before coming to God. But grace says the opposite. We come to God because Jesus has already made a way.
Grace invites us to draw near to God with confidence. When we pray, we are not approaching an angry judge. We are coming to a loving Father who welcomes us because of Jesus.
Grace is free. We cannot earn it. But when we receive it, it fills us with gratitude and changes how we live each day.
COMMA Questions
- Context: How does Ephesians 2 describe our condition before Christ and what God has done for us through Jesus?
- Observation: What words in this passage describe God’s action toward us (for example, “rich in mercy,” “made us alive,” “saved by grace”)?
- Meaning: What does it mean that salvation is “by grace…not by works”?
- Main Idea: Why does Paul emphasize that salvation is a gift from God rather than something we earn?
- Application: How should knowing that grace is free change the way we approach God in prayer and daily life?
Father, thank you that your grace is a free gift through Jesus. Help me to stop trusting in my own efforts and rest in what Christ has done for me. Give me confidence to draw near to you every day. Fill my heart with gratitude for your mercy and help me live in a way that honors your grace. Amen.
Devotional 2: Grace Is Not Cheap
Romans 6:1–4 (NIV)
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Devotional Thought
Grace is free, but grace is not cheap. In Romans 6, Paul asks an important question: If God forgives our sins by grace, should we continue sinning?
His answer is clear: By no means!
Grace does not give us permission to live however we want. Instead, grace changes us from the inside out.
When we trust in Christ, we are united with him. Paul says we are buried with Christ in his death and raised to walk in a new life. This means something real has happened to us. Our old life of sin no longer controls us.
Grace gives us a new way of life.
Sometimes people misunderstand grace. They think forgiveness means sin does not matter anymore. But the cross shows us that sin matters very much. Jesus died to save us from it.
Grace is costly. It cost Jesus his life.
Because of that, we do not want to treat grace lightly. Instead, we want to live in a way that honors the Savior who died for us.
The Christian life is like walking a narrow path. On one side is legalism, where people try to earn God’s love. On the other side is license, where people abuse grace and live in sin.
The gospel keeps us on the path. We are saved by grace alone, but that grace leads us to a transformed life.
Grace is free—but it is never cheap.
COMMA Questions
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace you have given through your death and resurrection. Forgive me when I treat your grace lightly. Help me walk in the new life you have given me. Teach me to turn away from sin and live in a way that honors you. Amen.
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Devotional Thought
Grace is free, but grace is not cheap. In Romans 6, Paul asks an important question: If God forgives our sins by grace, should we continue sinning?
His answer is clear: By no means!
Grace does not give us permission to live however we want. Instead, grace changes us from the inside out.
When we trust in Christ, we are united with him. Paul says we are buried with Christ in his death and raised to walk in a new life. This means something real has happened to us. Our old life of sin no longer controls us.
Grace gives us a new way of life.
Sometimes people misunderstand grace. They think forgiveness means sin does not matter anymore. But the cross shows us that sin matters very much. Jesus died to save us from it.
Grace is costly. It cost Jesus his life.
Because of that, we do not want to treat grace lightly. Instead, we want to live in a way that honors the Savior who died for us.
The Christian life is like walking a narrow path. On one side is legalism, where people try to earn God’s love. On the other side is license, where people abuse grace and live in sin.
The gospel keeps us on the path. We are saved by grace alone, but that grace leads us to a transformed life.
Grace is free—but it is never cheap.
COMMA Questions
- Context: What problem was Paul addressing in the church that led him to ask whether believers should continue in sin?
- Observation: What phrases in the passage describe our union with Christ (for example, “buried with him,” “raised…to live a new life”)?
- Meaning: What does it mean to be united with Christ in his death and resurrection?
- Main Idea: Why does receiving God’s grace lead to a new way of living?
- Application: What is one area of your life where you need to live more fully in the new life Christ has given you?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace you have given through your death and resurrection. Forgive me when I treat your grace lightly. Help me walk in the new life you have given me. Teach me to turn away from sin and live in a way that honors you. Amen.
Devotional 3: Endurance on the Path of Grace
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Devotional Thought
The Christian life is not always easy. Following Jesus often includes hardship, trials, and suffering. But God uses these challenges to strengthen our faith.
In James 1, believers are told to consider trials as opportunities for joy. This sounds strange at first. Why would suffering bring joy?
The answer is that trials produce perseverance.
When our faith is tested, it grows stronger. Just as muscles grow through resistance, our faith grows through difficulty. God uses trials to shape our character and help us become spiritually mature.
This connects to the message of Hebrews 10. Grace not only saves us—it also helps us endure.
Early Christians faced persecution, loss of property, and rejection. Yet they continued following Jesus because they believed God had promised something better.
Grace reminds us that our future is secure in Christ. Even when life is difficult, we know God is working for our good.
Sometimes endurance means continuing to trust God when circumstances are hard. It means staying faithful when others fall away. It means walking the narrow path of grace day after day.
The good news is that we do not endure alone. Jesus himself endured the cross for us. Because of him, we have strength to keep going.
Grace carries us from the beginning of the Christian life all the way to the end.
COMMA Questions
Prayer
God, thank you that your grace does not leave me alone in hard times. When trials come, help me trust that you are working in my life. Give me endurance to stay faithful to you. Strengthen my faith and help me walk the narrow path of grace each day. Amen.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Devotional Thought
The Christian life is not always easy. Following Jesus often includes hardship, trials, and suffering. But God uses these challenges to strengthen our faith.
In James 1, believers are told to consider trials as opportunities for joy. This sounds strange at first. Why would suffering bring joy?
The answer is that trials produce perseverance.
When our faith is tested, it grows stronger. Just as muscles grow through resistance, our faith grows through difficulty. God uses trials to shape our character and help us become spiritually mature.
This connects to the message of Hebrews 10. Grace not only saves us—it also helps us endure.
Early Christians faced persecution, loss of property, and rejection. Yet they continued following Jesus because they believed God had promised something better.
Grace reminds us that our future is secure in Christ. Even when life is difficult, we know God is working for our good.
Sometimes endurance means continuing to trust God when circumstances are hard. It means staying faithful when others fall away. It means walking the narrow path of grace day after day.
The good news is that we do not endure alone. Jesus himself endured the cross for us. Because of him, we have strength to keep going.
Grace carries us from the beginning of the Christian life all the way to the end.
COMMA Questions
- Context: What was happening to the early Christians that made James write about trials and perseverance?
- Observation: What words in the passage describe the purpose of trials?
- Meaning: What does it mean that the “testing of your faith produces perseverance”?
- Main Idea: How do trials help believers grow into spiritual maturity?
- Application: How can remembering God’s grace help you remain faithful during a difficult season?
Prayer
God, thank you that your grace does not leave me alone in hard times. When trials come, help me trust that you are working in my life. Give me endurance to stay faithful to you. Strengthen my faith and help me walk the narrow path of grace each day. Amen.
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