God's grace is shown in His willingness to hear and save those who are lost, exemplified in the story of Ishmael.
The assurance that God's grace extends to sinners is evidenced in the biblical narrative of Ishmael. Although he was the son of Hagar, representing the covenant of law and works, God declared that He would bless Ishmael and make him a great nation, showing His grace even to those who are seemingly undeserving. This illustrates that grace is not dependent on human actions but on God's sovereign choice. As seen in Genesis 21 and throughout scripture, God's grace actively seeks out the lost, proving that no one is too far removed from His mercy. Therefore, Isaiah 53:6 reminds us that 'all we like sheep have gone astray,' yet God's grace calls us back.
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