Good Words for Today: May 3

When God saves people, he doesnʹt do it because of any potential he sees in them. Most of us secretly feel (though we would never say it) that there must have been something in us worth saving. Human pride dies hard. But itʹs not as if God saw a musician and said, ʺWe need a good piano player in the church. I think Iʹll save him.” Or, “Sheʹs got a lot of money, and we could use some extra cash for world missions.” Or, ʺThose twins would make excellent ushers. I want them on my team.” No, no, a thousand times no. God doesn’t save on the basis of your potential. Apart from the grace of God, the only potential you have is the potential for eternal damnation.

May 3, 2026