This powerful message takes us deep into Ephesians 2:1-10, revealing a truth we all must face: we were once helpless, dead in our sins, trapped in a pit with no way out. Using the gripping story of baby Jessica's rescue from a well 37 years ago, we're confronted with the reality that salvation isn't something we can earn or achieve through our own efforts. Just as that toddler couldn't climb out on her own, we cannot save ourselves from the consequences of sin. The passage walks us through the dramatic pivot point—that beautiful word 'but'—where everything changes. We were dead, BUT God, rich in mercy and overflowing with love, made us alive in Christ. This isn't about our works or our worthiness; it's about unmerited favor, grace we could never deserve. The parallel to Lazarus emerging from his tomb drives home the transformation: Jesus doesn't just improve our situation, He brings us from death to life. And here's the challenging part—if we're truly alive in Christ, it should show in our time, our service, our giving, our work, and our words. We're not saved by works, but we're created for good works. The question isn't whether we can earn salvation, but whether our lives bear witness to the new life we've received. Are we still wearing our grave clothes, or have we stepped into the abundant life Christ offers?