How do we know God's grace is at work in our lives?

The presence of God's grace in our lives is evidenced by a profound transformation in our hearts and lives. When God's grace takes hold of an individual, it does not merely result in superficial changes but instills a deep, abiding passion for Jesus Christ, reshaping desires and priorities. The marking trait of genuine faith is that it propels believers toward higher spiritual aspirations rather than earthly concerns.

As Spurgeon indicates, the power of grace is demonstrated in how believers respond to life's challenges and temptations. Where there was once a focus on indulgent earthly pursuits, grace redirects our gaze towards the eternal. To determine if God's grace is active within us, we must evaluate whether our religion results in passion for Christ that translates into overcoming sin and engaging joyfully in service for Him. If the love of Christ is not the master passion of our soul, this may be a call to examine the authenticity of our faith in light of the Scriptures.