No Separation

Rom. 8:38

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

What kind of love is this! In a culture where love is fleeting and unfaithful, it is unbelievable to be able to possess a love that lasts forever! But Jesus has promised that He will never leave us or forsake us, and not only that, but His presence with us will never be devoid of His love. The very next verse speaks of being killed as sheep to the slaughter. How does that fit into this context of love? Thankfully, His love transcends the afflictions and persecutions of this life. It is the anchor of our soul that keeps us focusing heavenward even in the midst of terrible times. And will there be terrible times? Yes, but the point of His love is that it is with us through the terrible times that comprise this life. To answer this important question, Paul declares, No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. How can we be more than conquerors? His love not only helps us endure the hard times and vanquish the enemy of our soul, but it also helps us rise above the earthly situation to live in the power and the grace of God. We are more than conquerors because we have new life in Christ, the indwelling Spirit, and the hope of eternity in the presence of God! So much to live for beyond the paltry offerings of this world! What love is this!

Father,

Thank You for the promise of this great love and for the reality of it every day. Keep my eyes focused on You and my heart seeking Your grace and power.

In Jesus name,

Amen