Thursday, January 19th 2017
Romans 8:31-39
key verse: 31
If the sky represents the coming glory, then the earth represents the victory to be claimed. Paul reveals to us the mystery of the present victorious life, that which is within everyone's reach.
1. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? (31-35)
From the moment Satan tempted Eve, the world has been in a continual state of temptation. In the same way Satan made Eve doubt God's love, he also plants doubt in every generation of mankind. Yet Paul cries, "Who shall bring any charge against God's elect?" It's true that the elect are just men and they have many faults. But God is always on the side of his elect. He forgives their sins and gives them a living hope as heirs of his kingdom. Man is searching for proof, but it is already there: God did not spare his one and only Son and sent him to die for sinners. There is no greater proof or miracle than that.
2. We are more than conquerors (36-39)
The Christian faith creates misunderstandings and consequently, Christians experience much violent persecution. Yet, we should not be afraid, since he who loved us through Jesus' sacrifice is living and always at our side. Nothing, neither death nor angels nor creatures can separate us from God's love. It is sealed by Jesus Christ's pure blood.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for loving me in spite of my state. You make me a conqueror, for you have died and risen from the dead.
Bottom line: more than conquerors
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