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

The effectiveness of God's grace is evidenced by the awakening it brings to those who are spiritually dead. As stated in Isaiah 52, when God commands us to awake, it is His power that makes us willing to respond. This spiritual awakening results in a profound change in our lives—we begin to trust in Christ and recognize Him as our strength and righteousness. Through the gospel and the preaching of God's Word, believers experience this transformative grace, which assures us of His saving work in our lives.