THE GIFT OF GOD

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2:8, 9
King James Version

Fanny Crosby wrote the beautiful hymn "BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED" I love the words in this inspiring hymn.

"’Tis not by works that we have done, Our souls redeemed will be; But by the blood of God’s dear Son, Who died on Calvary.
By grace are ye saved, By grace are ye saved thro’ faith, And that not of yourselves, It is the gift of God.

’Tis not by works that we can do, Our righteousness is vain; But by what Christ Himself hath done, Eternal life we gain.
’Tis not by works of ours that we Can know our sins forgiv’n; But by the living word of Him Who pleads for us in Heav’n.

’Tis not our works, but Christ’s alone, Then rest thy anxious soul; For safe thou art on Him, thy rock, While endless ages roll."

One of the most beautiful heart touching and inspiring hymns I have ever heard is "ROCK OF AGES". Thank God for Jesus, our Rock of ages.

"Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure; Save from wrath and make me pure.

Not the labor of my hands Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone.

Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to the cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Savior, or I die.

While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall close in death*, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

Have you allowed Jesus to hide you and protect you from the attacks of satan? Without Jesus, we can't do anything. We need Jesus every minute of every day. Our precious Saviour is the One Who sits beside our bed and holds our hand when the night is so long and we can't sleep. He has never left us and He never will leave us.

What a privilege is ours to be loved by the Saviour of the world. I love You, dear Jesus and I look forward with joy to the day I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face.

Joanne Lowe
June 13, 2023