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JUST THE TICKET Read: Ephesians 1:1-10 Bible in a Year: Daniel 11–12; Jude In him we have . . . the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. Ephesians 1.7 When a police officer stopped a woman because her young was riding in a car without the required booster seat, he could have written her a ticket for a traffic violation. Instead, he asked the mother and to meet him at a nearby store where he personally paid for the needed car seat. The mother was going through a difficult time and could not afford to buy a seat. Although the woman should have received a fine for her misdemeanor, she walked away with a gift instead. Anyone who knows Christ has experienced something similar. All of us deserve a penalty for breaking God’s laws (Eccl. 7:20). Yet, because of Jesus, we experience undeserved favor from God. This favor excuses us from the ultimate consequence for our sin, which is death and eternal separation from God (Rom. 6:23). “In [Jesus] we have . . . the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Eph. 1.7). Never stop thanking God for His amazing grace. Some refer to grace as “love in action.” When the young mother experienced this, she later remarked, “I will be forever grateful! . . . And as soon as I can afford it I will be paying it forward.” This grateful and big-hearted response to the officer’s gift is an inspiring example for those of us who have received the gift of God’s grace! Dear Father, thank You for giving us what we don’t deserve. You have forgiven my sins and provided a way for me to be reconciled to You through the gift of Your . Help me to always be grateful for Your grace. God’s gift is grace. 
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