Tuesday, February 4’s devotional. “Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand.” – Romans 5:2 (CSB) Many people live with a sense of distance from God, feeling unworthy of His presence. But Romans 5:2 declares something remarkable: as believers, we have been given access into God’s grace. Mark explained, “Those in the kingdom of darkness are shut out of heaven. No access to God. But Jesus! When He died, the curtain in the temple was torn in two. The gates of heaven were swung wide open.” Because of Christ, we don’t stand outside, hoping for mercy—we stand in grace.
This standing is not temporary. Mark said, “Through Him by faith, we obtain access to the Father. A VIP pass into the throne room of grace.” Many approach God as though they are still unworthy outsiders, but Scripture tells us that in Christ, we belong. Our position before God is not unstable or fragile—it is permanent and secure.
This aligns with what our church affirms: “The Church is not to be identified with the State nor is it, in its faith and practice, to be directed or controlled by the State.” Just as our faith is not subject to worldly authorities, our standing in grace is not dependent on our performance. No failure can remove us from it, and no effort can make us more secure.
Our covenant as a church reflects this truth: “We seek to live according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh, believing that God is holy and that those who seek to be called by His name must be holy too.” If we truly believe we stand in grace, we will not live in fear but in confidence and holiness. Our standing in grace is both a gift to rest in and a call to walk in.
Are you living as someone who has full access to God’s presence? Or are you still striving for what Christ has already secured? Stand firm in grace today.
How does standing in grace affect your daily walk with Christ?
What difference does it make to know that your access to God isn’t based on your performance?
Father, thank You that in Christ, I stand in grace. Help me to live in confidence, knowing that my access to You is secure. Amen.
This devotional content is not penned by the preacher. It is derived from the sermon notes. We aim to provide bite-sized reflections throughout the week for devotion and reflection.