Monday, May 10, 2021

Romans 8 Devotional Bible Study by Steve Wilson

Romans 8


Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

 

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

 

You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[d] because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of[e] his Spirit who lives in you.

 

12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

 

14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[f] And by him we cry, “Abba,[g] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

 

18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that[h] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.

 

22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

 

26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

 

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[i] have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

 

31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written:

 

“For your sake we face death all day long;
    we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”[j]

 

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[k] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

Footnotes

  1. Romans 8:2 The Greek is singular; some manuscripts me
  2. Romans 8:3 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verses 4-13.
  3. Romans 8:3 Or flesh, for sin
  4. Romans 8:10 Or you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive
  5. Romans 8:11 Some manuscripts bodies through
  6. Romans 8:15 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture; also in verse 23.
  7. Romans 8:15 Aramaic for father
  8. Romans 8:21 Or subjected it in hope. 21 For
  9. Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who
  10. Romans 8:36 Psalm 44:22
  11. Romans 8:38 Or nor heavenly rulers

 

You Have a Choice!

Romans 8:1-13

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

 

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

 

You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

 

Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

 


Do you live according to the flesh or according to the Spirit? Here, Paul is continuing his discussion of which nature, or law, we serve. Once we place our trust in Jesus, He sets us free from the control of the sinful nature. We don’t have to be stuck in sin anymore. He can renew our mind so that we think differently, and our wills so that we want to serve Him rather than ourselves. The Law couldn’t do that. The Law simply showed us how sinful how we are. It pointed out everything wrong we were doing.

 

But when Jesus died for us, He was our sin offering, the sacrifice that covers the guilt of our sin. In God’s eyes, we are clean. Our sin has been expunged, as if we never broke any of God’s laws. In fact, every time you sin now, your sin is still expunged because Jesus paid for all your sins that day on the cross, the sins you committed before you were saved and those you commit afterward. You are new every day if you continue in Him. “There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

 

And what’s more, He gives us His Holy Spirit to live inside us to guide us and strengthen us. If we listen to Him, He will give us the victory over the temptations of our sinful nature. We don't have to continue in sin if we don't want to.

 

Every Christian has the Spirit of God in them, and the Spirit of God is infinitely stronger than any temptation our sinful nature throws at us. All we have to do is make up our minds that we desire what the Spirit desires. Fully commit to wanting what God wants. Make that your prayer today: Father, I want what You want.

 

 

God Condemn It! And So Should You

Romans 8:1-13

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

 

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

 

You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.

 

Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

 

I just want to point out a few phrases in this passage:

 

       The law of sin and death

       Weakened by the flesh

       Sinful flesh

       He condemned sin in the flesh

       Do not live according to the flesh

       The mind governed by the flesh is death

       The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God

       Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

       Your body is subject to death because of sin

       We have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh

       If you live according to the flesh, you will die

       Put to death the misdeeds of the body

 

How bad is sin? How bad is it for part of us to desire sin? It’s death. It’s worthy to be condemned. That means God has passed judgment on it and sentenced it.

 

How do you view sin in your own life? Do you hate it? Do you see it as being as vile as God does? Do you recognize it brings nothing good to you but only death? Or do you justify it and think, “It’s not that bad”?

 

May we all be so transformed in our thinking that we see our sin the way God sees it and utterly condemn it in ourselves.

 

But, my friends, notice that while sin is condemned, “there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” If you are a believer, God condemns your sin; He doesn’t condemn you. He sent His Son to redeem you and lift you out of your sin.

 


 

 

Don’t Fear God

Romans 8:14-16

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship] And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

 

Did you know you don’t need to fear God anymore? Those who do wrong should fear the punishment of God. They should recognize He will judge them one day. But if you have the Spirit of God, you’ve already bypassed the judgment.

 


He doesn’t give His Spirit to just anyone. If you have the Spirit, you have His approval to carry the Spirit. You are clean in His sight because Jesus took the guilt of your sins when He died on the cross. He was judged in your place. Now, if you have the Holy Spirit inside you, you are God’s son or daughter. You are dignified as a child of the King and honorable enough to have Him living in you.

 

Instead of fearing God, you can call Him “Dad.” You can come to Him with any need and be confident He hears you and loves you. You can spend time with Him and simply enjoy being in His Presence.

 

But don’t forget – all this comes to “those who are led by the Spirit of God.” So, the question is, are you allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you? If not, pray and ask God to fill you with His Spirit and commit to listening to and following His prompting in your life.

 

 

How Can We Share in Christ’s Sufferings?

Romans 8:17-24

Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

 

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.

 

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved.

 

In verse 14, Paul said we know we are children of God if we are led by the Spirit of God. In verse, 17, he gives us another test: We are part of God’s family if we share in Christ’s sufferings. So, the question is What did Jesus suffer, and how do we join Him in those sufferings?

 


After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. (Matthew 4:2)

Jesus was starving. Have you ever been without food? Many people in the world have.

 

Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28)

Jesus was parched. Have you ever felt that kind of intense thirst? Maybe there was no safe water for you to drink.

 

Jesus wept (John 11:35)

Jesus suffered the loss of family and friends. Have you?

 

He was tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin (Hebrews 4:15)

Jesus experienced every kind of temptation. In what ways have you been tempted? Try to list every temptation you’ve experienced in the last 24 hours.

 

He was despised and rejected by mankind (Isaiah 53:3)

Jesus felt the sting of not being accepted by others. When have you felt like an outsider?

 

And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Luke 22:44)

Jesus was afraid of the pain He was about to endure. What have you feared?

 

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering (Isaiah 53:4)

Jesus endured physical pain. How has your body been hurt, disabled, or diseased?

 

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth (Isaiah 53:7)

Jesus was falsely accused and said nothing because He knew no one would give Him a fair hearing. Have you ever felt as if you couldn’t talk to anyone, as if no one would understand?

 

By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? (Isaiah 53:8)

No one stood up for Jesus when it counted. Have you ever felt as if no one would stand with you?

 

About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

Jesus felt abandoned by God the Father. Have you ever felt like God was distant from you?

 

1. You’ve probably suffered many, if not all, of the same things Jesus did. But have you shared in His sufferings? What I mean is, have you suffered with Him, or have you suffered these things without Him?

 

If you’re in Christ, you know He walks with you through all of your hardships and temptations. And if He’s with you, He can teach you and form you and mature you and strengthen your faith through these times. Without Him, our sufferings have no redeeming value. We suffer without getting anything good out of it.

 

2. Have you suffered these things because of Christ, or as a matter of course in life?

 

If you’re in Christ, you should be willing to suffer hunger and thirst and pain and loss and alienation and standing up to the struggle of temptation for the sake of following Him and performing His work in the world. Accomplishing Christ’s mission takes sacrifice on our part.

 

3. Have you suffered with the same goal Jesus did?

 

Jesus lived His whole life bringing honor to God good to other people. When you experience loss or some difficulty, do you ask how you can honor God through that time, or do you simply rely on God to get you through it? The second answer is not wrong, but the first is a better, more mature response. As we suffer and see how God brings us through those times, we should learn to glorify Him and seek others’ good through our trials.

 

The good news is our sufferings won’t last very long. Either we will reach the end of our earthly life and Jesus will welcome us into our Heavenly Home…

 

“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2)

 

Or He will return and glorify us with Himself:

 

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:3)

 

The promise is that one day, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)

 

In fact, He will right everything that’s gone wrong in creation. There will be no violence among His creatures, no disease, no death. The glory of that eternity with Him will drive all our present sufferings completely out of our minds. But until then, let’s use our sufferings to draw closer to Jesus. Let’s suffer with Him and even because of Him, not in vain without Him.

 

 

Wait for It…

Romans 8:22-25

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

 


Wouldn’t it be great if the moment we decided to follow Jesus, we were instantly transformed into our new bodies and our souls were perfected so that we didn’t have to fight against sin anymore?

 

But God makes us wait for that to happen. Why?

 

For us, personally, the Lord makes us wait to test and strengthen our faith. Will we stay the course with Him, or will we give up after waiting a while? Sure, we believe in Jesus one moment, but what will happen the next? Our Lord wants committed disciples, and we show we’re committed by continuing to follow Him for as long as we have left.

 

The second reason He makes us wait is for the good of other people. 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

 

Jesus hasn’t returned yet because He is waiting for more people to turn to Him. He’s patient with people, giving them a chance. Just as He was good to us, He wants to be good to others.

 

So, if Jesus’ desire is that no one would perish, shouldn’t that be our desire too? Shouldn’t the salvation of others be what we’re working toward? We can wait patiently for the fulfillment of our hopes, but at the same time, work diligently as we join Christ in calling others to repent.

 

 

Praying in the Spirit

Romans 8:26-27

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

 


Have you ever been so hurt or angry or confused you didn’t know what to pray? You just cry out, “God, do something!”?

 

Graciously, we’re not the only one praying in those moments. To pray simply means to ask for something. The Holy Spirit living inside you is interceding for you. God the Holy Spirit is going to God the Father and asking Him to act on your behalf. God is petitioning God for you!

 

And because the Holy Spirit is God, He also always intercedes for us in the correct way. He always knows exactly what to ask for because He knows God’s will. He knows what God wants to do in a situation, even if we don’t have a clue.

 

This is a very comforting thought, but I also want to challenge you to make a change of habit in your prayer life: Instead of going to God and asking for what you want, take a moment to ask Him what He wants you to pray. Let the Spirit inside you guide your words. Let Him teach you what to pray. You’ll see more of your requests being fulfilled because you’ll be praying “in accordance with the will of God.”

 

 

Do You Believe God Has Good Plans for You?

Romans 8:28-34

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

 

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.

 

Do you believe this today – that God is working all things for your good? Sometimes, it’s hard to see how a situation in life can lead to our good. I think that’s why Paul stresses this point so strongly. He wants us to know that God knew us before we were ever born. He chose us, called us, justified us, glorified us.

 

Wait – glorified us? Have we been glorified yet? Has God removed our sinful natures and given us our perfected bodies? Are we reigning in Christ?

 

Not yet, but as one of my friends pointed out this week, to God, the whole process is already complete. It’s as good as finished because He’s not going to change His mind about you.

 

So, if your salvation is so secure, does it really matter if another person opposes you? They can’t stand against God. Jesus Himself is sitting at the right hand of God defending us!

 

What about the hard times in life? Again, they can’t thwart God’s purposes for you. He is the One who can make even the most difficult trials turn out for your good. Remember how Paul said our “suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope” (Romans 5:3-4)? And remember how we’re supposed to join Jesus in His sufferings (Romans 8:17)? God uses even the worst times in life for our good.

 

But that doesn’t mean He wants us to suffer. Our loving Father wants your good. In agreement with the Son, He gave Jesus to die for you. And if He was willing to go that far, you can be sure He will do everything else for your good as well. As Paul said, He will “graciously give us all things.” That means God will give us what we need in this life and in the next. He’s not the kind of person to hold out on you. If there’s something God knows will be for your good, He’s going to give it to you.

 

I want these promises of God to comfort and strengthen you today. But they can only do so if you believe them. If you’re not sure if you do believe them, ask yourself these questions:

 

1.      Do I believe God is good?

2.      Do I believe God is wise?

3.      Do I believe God cares for me?

 

For most believers, that last question is the hardest. They might believe God cares for the world or humanity in general, but they struggle to believe God cares for them and is working all things for their good personally. If this is you today, God wants to remind you that you are no different than anyone else He wrote these words for. They apply to “those who love Him,” those who have placed their trust in Jesus and not reserved anything for Plan B.

 

If that describes you, then these words apply to you. God has a big family, but He loves each of His children personally. He knew you before you were born. He chose you, called you, justified you, and will one day glorify you. God is a Person, and He relates to you personally.

 

The real question, then, is: Did God lie to you when He said He’s working all things for your good?

 

If you’re not willing to say He did lie, then good news! – you have to trust He is working all things (even the toughest things) for your good!

 

Do me a favor: Pray and ask the Spirit to confirm that truth in your heart today.

 

 

 

 

It Takes Work – On God’s Part

Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

It is very comforting to know God works all things for the good of those who love Him. Notice that word “works.” God is not passive in your life. He doesn’t simply let things happen. He works. He’s active. Even when you can’t see it, God is redeeming your trials, your failings, and your hurts, and orchestrating the course of your life to bring good to you. He works for you even when you are working against Him by not understanding the path He wants you to follow and veering off-track.

 

Take a moment to pray and ask God for clarity so that You can work with Him as He works for your good.

 


 

 

What Do You Look Like?

Romans 8:28-29

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.

 

God works for our good, but it’s for His purpose. I’m okay with that because God’s purposes are better than my purposes anyway. I can trust Him to have the best plan. And while I might not know all the details of His plan for me, He does tell me the end-goal.

 

I am to be conformed to the image of His Son. I’m to look like Jesus in my spirit. I’m to be the brother of Jesus Himself, standing side by side with Him as a member of God’s family. So are you.

 

God is building a kingdom of family members. He wants you to be one of his many children. Are you starting to look like a member of that family? Are you conforming to the image of Jesus? What needs to change in your life to help you grow closer to that picture of God’s ideal?

 


 

 

Jesus Deserves It!

Romans 8:31-39

If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:

 

“For your sake we face death all day long;

we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

 

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

We talked earlier about how God is actively working in your life to bring good things to you. Now we find out why.

 

Paul gives the same idea twice in this section: Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. Paul also tells us Jesus is interceding for us.

 

The reason God is working for your good is Jesus. Jesus loves you and intercedes for you, and because of Christ’s righteous standing before the Father, God works for your good. The Father does good to you based on the Son’s say-so. 

 


That’s not to say the Father doesn’t love you also – we know He does – but your standing before the Father is based on Jesus’ actions on your behalf. He took the guilt of your sin so that you can stand in His righteousness.

 

If your status is based on Jesus, that means there’s nothing you can do to fall out of God’s grace because Jesus can’t fall out of God’s grace. Nothing about your circumstances can change the fact that God is working for your good. Christ’s love for you holds strong in any situation. Paul himself says he faces death all day long. Being a Christian doesn’t remove your problems. But even in your difficulties, you can cling to the unbreakable love of God that is yours through your belief in Christ and know that God is working for your good.

 

And because God is working for you, you can rise above any difficulty. You can be a conqueror through the love and power of Jesus. So, what difficulty are you facing in your life? What would it look like in God’s mind – no yours – for you to conquer it? Have faith that because of Jesus, God is working for your good in that situation. You don’t even have to deserve for God to be working for you. Jesus deserves it for you!

 

Do you have another insight into Romans 8? Please share below!

 

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