From: July 24, 2024
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” (Romans 8:35 ESV).
The apostle Paul posed a rhetorical question concerning the love of Christ asking, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” Then after offering several possible separating scenarios, he concludes, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (37-38).
There is nothing that can separate believers from the love of Christ. There is no charge nor condemnation that can come against God’s elect. There is no one nor any circumstance that can separate them from God’s love. The One whose love spanned sin’s chasm between humanity and a holy God, has overcome every hindrance of separation through His death and resurrection.
Do you struggle with separation anxiety? Have loved ones let you down? Look to Jesus. Christ’s love is an inseparable love. He will never leave nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5). Nothing is able to come between us. He is ours and we are His forever.
PRAYER: Dear Father, Your love for us is overwhelming. Help us to rest in Your love through Christ Jesus our Lord, knowing that nothing can separate us from You. For Your love has bridged the gulf of separation between us through Christ Jesus and Your love and grace saves and keeps us. We give you praise for Your great love. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: July 24, 2023
“Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?” (Romans 8:32 NLT).
God already gave us His best when He gave us His only begotten Son. Therefore, let us not accuse Him of withholding any good thing from us. If we do not have it, it is either because He has something better for us, or because He is training us in righteousness.
Our God has given everything to Christ. We that are in Christ are already co-inheritors of “all things.” So be patient. He’s coming again. And when He does, we’ll discover than no good thing was lost or withheld, but everything good is given to us in Christ Jesus!
PRAYER: Father, thank You that You have given us all things through Christ. We therefore give You all that we are today. We put away all striving and worry, knowing that You love us and will not withhold any good thing from us. For we are Your children. Help us to walk in Your Spirit today. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: July 24, 2022
TRUSTING GOD’S GOOD PURPOSE FOR US
Are you facing a time of difficulty and wondering where God is today? Have you gone through a time of suffering and questioning how God can possibly allow it, much less, use it? Or maybe you’re filled with shame because of your past sins and poor choices and you don’t see how God can possibly turn your life around?
Yet, God is at work. God is sovereign. He is making us like Jesus. That is His purpose for those who love Him and are called by Him. We can face any trial or trouble knowing that God will cause it ultimately to come together for His purpose, which is that we should “become like his Son” (Rom. 8:29). And instead of hiding our past in shame, we can surrender it to Him, trusting that He will even use our worse days for His glory.
So, don’t waste the pain. Don’t turn away, but lean into Jesus all the more. Trust God’s good purpose for your life.
PRAYER: Dear Father, nothing can touch us without first passing through Your fingers. For Your hands protect and provide for us. You are the Potter and we are they clay. Mold us and make us after Thy will. For You are making us like Jesus. And we trust Your good will for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: July 24, 2016
There is nothing that can separate those who have believed from the love of Christ. There is no charge nor condemnation that can come against God’s elect. There is no one nor any circumstance that can separate them from God’s love. The One whose love spanned sin’s chasm between humanity and a holy God, has overcome every hindrance of separation through His death and resurrection. Receiving this love, He makes us overcomers too.
From: July 24, 2015
God already gave us His best. Therefore, do not accuse Him of withholding any good thing from us. If we do not have it, it is because He has something better for us. Our God has given everything to Christ. We that are in Christ are already co-inheritors of “all things.” Wait for it.
From: July 24, 2012
There are days when we don’t know what to pray. Perhaps we feel overwhelmed or spiritually dry. Some days we are really wanting God’s best, but we lack the clarity to know how to pray for it. Whatever our state, as believers we have the Spirit as our Counselor and Friend. He knows what to pray. Say, “Spirit of God, please pray for me.” Then, listen to hear what He says.