Accepted In The Beloved
John 6:37 (BSB)
“Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.”
There are times when guilt, failure, loneliness, or the opinions of others can cause anyone to wonder, “Does God really accept me?”
If you have ever felt that way, Jesus offers a deeply comforting answer: anyone who comes to Him will never be driven away.
This truth means we never have to hide from Jesus when we fail. We do not need to make ourselves worthy of His love through religious effort or good works. Instead, we can draw near to Him honestly, repentantly, and with faith in Jesus alone.
Jesus bore the condemnation our sins deserved when He died on the cross. His righteousness is what we need—not our own.
Romans 8:1 (BSB)
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
What a wonderful promise!
Our standing before God is not based on how well we perform on any given day, nor is it dictated by whether we have a good day or a bad day. For all who belong to Jesus, acceptance before God rests entirely on what Jesus has done for us.
We are accepted in the Beloved.
This grace does not give us an excuse to continue in sin. Rather, God's grace gives us the freedom and desire to turn from sin and follow Jesus in grateful obedience.
In moments of failure, we can return to Jesus. In moments of feeling unworthy, we can look to Him. And whenever we wonder if God will receive us, we can rest in the promise of Christ—He will never drive us away.
If you do not know Christ, you can come to Him today. You do not need to clean yourself up first. Come to Him in repentance and faith, trusting in His death and resurrection. He is the One who saves, forgives, and receives all who draw near.
Acts 16:31
“Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved...”