TITUS 3:5
"God saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but, BECAUSE OF HIS MERCY. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit."
It is part of human nature to want to take credit for things, sometimes even if we are not the one responsible. Most people think they have the power and ability to control their life and destiny. Do you believe you can save yourself from this world of flesh and give yourself eternal life? Most of us know that we have been foolish and disobedient, thoughtless and obstinate in our lives and would agree that we have been deluded into all kinds of cravings and pleasures. Many times we have wasted our lives in malice, envy and jealousy and even hatred. How do you suppose you can overcome these deficiencies and make things right for eternity?
When the loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared as the man Jesus Christ, we had the answer. Jesus saved us, not because of anything we have done, such as works or righteousness, but because of His own pity and mercy. With His baptism of the Holy Spirit we were cleansed of all past sins and we were born again. It is not by works, but by His mercy that we have been saved. No man can boast that they have brought about their salvation. We are never saved by any deed we have done.
We did not deserve this free gift of life as the result of how we lived. New life was poured out so richly and generously by Jesus Christ and His mercy. Now the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives promises a new eternal life free from sin. So as believer's we should all stop and bask in the wonder and glory of this Good News and eternal plan of God. We are saved BECAUSE OF HIS MERCY!
