Scripture

No power in the sky above or on the earth below – indeed nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Observation

The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Even if we don’t know how to pray, the Spirit prays for us in groans that cannot be expressed in words.

God causes all things to work together for our good. He knows us in advance and He knows what we need to make us more like Jesus.

God has not held anything back – He even gave His son for us, so won’t He give us everything else we need?

Nothing can separate us from God’s love. Despite trouble, calamity, and persecution we are more than conquerors in Christ. So nothing in heaven or on earth can ever overcome us or separate us from the love of God.

Application

God’s love for us is absolutely invincible. Nothing in all creation can cut is off from it.

Some people are afraid of satan and demons. In God’s eyes these are nothing. God is far more powerful and has already broken their power.

Some people fear trouble in the world. I am surprised at the number of christians living in fear of the corona virus. Even when it is legal to hold church meetings, these people keep their churches closed out of fear.

Some people are anxious that they might not stand firm if opposition or persecution come against them. How awful it would be to deny Christ under pressure. But even this cannot separate us from God’s love.

Nothing in the whole of creation can separate us from God’s love – except us. We have freedom to walk away from God. Nothing outside of ourselves can cut us off.

Prayer

This promise is so enormous, Father. Your love for me is never ending, and it is greater than anything that might come against me. Amen.