Read:
Romans 8:5-39
“Yet in all these things
we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”
– Romans 8:37
Our
finite view of life is so limiting. We get so bogged down in the problems,
issues, hindrances, illnesses, and negativity inherent in life in this world.
Freedom from these issues is just a prayer away, however. God has a perfect
plan for each of our lives.
Our whole perspective changes when we live in His
will and set our affections on things above rather than things of this earth (Colossians
3:2-3).
The
battle does not belong to us. It is God’s (2 Chronicles 20:15). We have no need to be
afraid or discouraged over life’s problems. We can focus our thoughts, emotions
and beliefs on God. His words are totally trustworthy. Our faith in Him to have
a perfect plan no matter what situation we are facing is not in vain. We are
God’s children and co-heirs with Christ. Although we share in His sufferings in
this life, we will also share in His glory (Romans 8:16-18).
Even
God’s creation groans to be liberated from the bondage and decay of this
corrupt world (Romans 8:19-20). Creation looks forward, as we do, for the
glorious freedom of the sons of God to be revealed (Romans
8:21-23).
We have hope in His coming and this gives us patience to endure the trials in
our life (Romans 8:24-25).
The
Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, and even when we have no idea how to pray.
The Spirit hears our groans and understands exactly how we feel; therefore, He intercedes
for us according to God’s will (Romans 8:26-27). The Spirit also gives
us the confidence that God is working all things, even the worst of
afflictions, out for our good (Romans 8:28).
God
knows our heart and He conforms us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ,
through the process of Sanctification. Through His Spirit, we have assurance
that He called us, justified us and will glorify us when Jesus returns to take
us to glory. Having this assurance helps us to live life from God’s
perspective. Earth is a miniscule orb in relation to the rest of the universe.
From God’s perspective our issues are not as insurmountable as we think. If He
can keep the planets aligned and the universe ordered, He can certainly take
care of our concerns.
At times, it does appear as if our world is spinning out of
control. We master one aspect and another one flies off into outer space! Some
of us have more troubles to face than others, but no matter what is happening,
the Lord promises to deliver us out of them all (Psalm 34:19). God uses our
circumstances to give us hearts of compassion (Ezekiel 36:26), to give us the mind of
Christ (Philippians 2:5) and to create Jesus’ image in us (Romans 8:29).
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Prayer:
Lord
Jesus, no person and no amount of tribulation, stress, persecution, hunger,
vulnerability, danger or life threatening concerns can separate us from Your
love (Romans 8:38-39). We overcome all of these things because of Your presence within us. Even
in death, you are with us and You send Your angels to escort us to abide with You
forever (Luke 16:22).
Thought for the Day:
Since God is for us, nothing will ever separate us
from God’s great love.