For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come… will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
The Apostle Paul went through horrendous experiences when serving Christ, and he wrote today’s verse with conviction. What can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus the Lord? Not death. Everyone dies, and the ones who believe in Jesus have eternal life (John 3:16). Not life. Life can be a complicated mess. It can be scary. But Jesus said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Not angels. Angels are powerful creatures. But even if they wanted to, they do not have the power to separate you from the love of God. Not demons. Resist them and they flee (James 4:7).
Not things present. Today in 2020 things are getting scary. But anything that’s going on right now, no matter how terrible or confusing, it cannot separate you from the love of God. Not things to come. When reading Revelation dealing with some of the horrible things that will happen, know that even they cannot separate you from the love of God.
Not powers. Worldly governments may make your beliefs illegal. They may persecute you and withhold jobs. They may rise up and throw you in jail or even have you executed, but they can’t separate you from the love of God. Not height. Not depth. No matter how high or low you go, God is there. Not anything in creation. Absolutely nothing in the universe can separate you from the love of God. So run to Him, bringing all your cares and those of the nation, and He will receive you with open arms.
Today’s Verse: Romans 8:38-39
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 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.
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Recommended for further reading: 1 Peter 5:1-11
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
