How do we know God's grace is for the elect?

Scripture consistently affirms that God's grace is bestowed upon those He has chosen. For example, in Malachi 3:6, it states that the sons of Jacob are not consumed because of God's unchanging nature. This illustrates that those whom God loves, His elect, are recipients of His grace. The narrative in Genesis 42 reinforces this concept, demonstrating how God orchestrates events to bring His chosen people to repentance and salvation. The recognition that we are 'sons of Jacob' is not just a historical account but a theological truth about God's eternal choice and His promise to save a specific people.