Access To Freedom

Titus 2:11 ESV says, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.”

I know I’m pulling about a dozen words from a rich discussion in Titus 2. The passage is so rich in promise and doctrine that we could write pages and pages about the revelations therein. Today, we are invited to consider the scope of God’s grace. Let us honor the words of Psalm 107:43 ESV, which says, “Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.”

At one time, the reach of God’s grace was far off for all but a select group of people. The Israelites were the only people with God’s promises. That excludes me and probably most of the people reading this.

Then, in a moment, grace appeared. Out of the darkness, a light began to shine. Light always overcomes darkness. This is the majesty of Isaiah 9:2 ESV, saying, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”

Jesus appeared and brought hope, truth, and life, but he also brought his grace. Jesus arrived with absolutely perfect divinity, but his grace gave us access to the freedom he abides in. It was powerful enough for Jesus even to present himself as a model of righteousness and justice. How much more wonderful is his invitation to become like him in his glory?

Jesus extends God’s salvation to all people. Whereas before Christ’s coming, we were alienated from Christ, now all are redeemed by the blood of the lamb.

As we consider the scope of God’s grace, meditating on his steadfast love, we have the opportunity to realize that we are among those who were brought into salvation through God’s grace.

How will you respond to the invitation to freedom?