Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?…Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”—Romans 8:31, 37
If we’re totally transparent, there are moments life leaves us feeling defeated. Obstacles in our work, finances, families, relationships, health and more can be overwhelming. The increasingly chaotic atmosphere in our society can grip us with paralyzing fear and anxiety. Even institutions of faith seem to reel unsteadily from the seismic changes in our culture.
In the midst of every circumstance, Jesus still speaks that singular truth that sends waves of peace to calm our greatest despair—God loves you with an everlasting love. It sounds pretty simplistic but Jesus’ words are simple truths that buttresses against all the forces of doubt, fear, and anxiety in our lives. That truth is our sole solution in the midst of complicated circumstances.
Hebrews 13:8 records “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” No matter our obstacles nor our societal changes, Christ remains the constant. He never changes so He can effect change in our lives.
Romans 8:31-39 tells us God’s love is unfathomable—it’s beyond all comprehension and measurement. His love is incontestable—it’s evidenced by the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. And it’s irrevocable—no force in the universe can separate us from that love.
Romans 5:6-8 reminds us that when we were without strength, when we were the sinful enemy of God, Christ died for us as the single proof of His everlasting love.
Psalm 139:1-6 reports God is fully knowledgeable of all we are. He knows every detail of our lives, yet He chooses to love us unconditionally. No hesitation or reservation. That unconditional love is transformational. As one minister said, “God loves you as you are but that same love refuses to leave you as you are!”
Whatever obstacle we face, God’s love is unconquerable, unsearchable and insurmountable. That’s good news even in bad times!
Lesson to Remember: There is nothing in this universe that can overcome God’s love for you.
“…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.”—Isaiah 43:1-2
