To be awakened by grace means to have one's heart opened to the reality of sin and the need for salvation in Christ.
Being awakened by grace refers to the transformative experience where God sovereignly opens a person's heart to understand their state of sin and the necessity of salvation through Jesus Christ. In Isaiah 59, the people are described as being in darkness, unaware of their sin and desperate for help. When grace awakens an individual's heart, they begin to see their sinfulness and their need for a Savior, leading them to seek refuge in Christ. This awakening is not something initiated by human effort but is solely a work of the Holy Spirit, drawing individuals to the light of the gospel and the grace of God ultimately found in Christ.
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