What is the significance of God's grace being sovereign?

The sovereignty of God's grace signifies that His favor is not based on human merit or actions. Romans 11:5-6 indicates that the grace extended to a remnant of God's people is according to His purpose, not reliant on works or human effort. This understanding liberates believers from the anxiety of striving to earn God's love. Instead, we come to God as empty-handed recipients of His unmerited favor, which is foundational to the concept of salvation in Reformed theology. It reassures believers that their salvation rests firmly in God's hands and His sovereign decision to show grace.