How do we know grace is given to us?

Knowing that grace has been given to us is intricately connected to the exercise of faith. In Acts 13, it is stated that 'as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.' This shows that belief in Christ is a manifestation of the grace initially given to us by God. If you find yourself trusting Jesus, it is evidence that you have received grace, as faith itself is a gift from God, not a result of works or personal merit (Ephesians 2:8-9). Therefore, the presence of true faith in your heart is an assurance of God's prior grace.