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May 19
Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest
Romans 8:35
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?"
Nothing Can Separate Us
Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.
His love is within us. Our relationship with Christ begins inside of us, grows inside of us, and is sustained by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us at all times.
Because of this, we can reach God at any moment — in any place, under any circumstance.
The evils of this world are real, but they cannot invade the inner sanctuary where the Spirit of the Most High God lives. No matter what is happening around us, we simply turn inward and focus on Him. Jesus has overcome the world and all its evils.
God does not shield us from every trouble, but the troubles are not more powerful than the Spirit within us. We rest in the assurance that He is with us through it all.
Just remember...not tribulation, or stress, nor weakness or sickness, no, not even famine, can separate us from God. Even death cannot hold fear over us. We have no reason to fear what this world can do, because nothing—absolutely nothing—can separate us from God. (Matthew 13:22)
When Job first heard the news of his family's demise, he said, "...the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." (Job 1:21). And later, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him... He also shall be my salvation..." (Job 13:15-16).
Job never lost sight of the goodness of God.
When calamity strikes, hold fast to the God you know—the one who loves you. God promises, "I will be with him in trouble . . ." (Psalm 91:15). He gave His only Son, so that whosoever believes in Him will have everlasting life. That is a truth to hold on to.
Even Jesus suffered and died...God's only Son was not prevented from experiencing pain and suffering in His life...it was for a purpose. There is a purpose to everything that God allows. Do not lose faith in God, no matter what happens to you or around you. Because nothing can separate you from God.
In the end Job lived 140 more years: had more children, three daughters and seven sons, a multitude of livestock, and was able to give all his children an inheritance.
And Jesus—after suffering and dying—now sits on the throne of Heaven as King of kings and Lord of Lords. All authority has been given to Him. He gained everything.
We have nothing to lose and everything to gain by placing all of our love and focus on the one true God of the universe.
He is Spirit—needing no food, no rest.
All the world is at His feet, and all life flows from Him.
And I am in utter awe when I think on this: the Holy Spirit of God—with full power—dwells within us.
"In all things we are more than conquerors..." (Romans 8:37).
Breath Prayer
You are with me...I will not fear.
~ Quil
Scripture References
Romans 8:35–39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ
Romans 8:9–11 — The Spirit of God dwells in you
John 14:16–17 — The Spirit abides with you and in you
John 16:33 — Jesus has overcome the world
1 John 4:4 — Greater is He who is in you
2 Corinthians 4:16–18 — The inner life renewed despite outward troubles
Psalm 46:1–3 — God is our refuge in trouble
Psalm 91:15 — "I will be with him in trouble"
Matthew 13:22 — The cares of this world
Job 1:21 — "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away…"
Job 2:9 — "Curse God and die"
Job 13:15–16 — "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him…"
Job 42:10–17 — Job restored and blessed
Isaiah 43:2 — When you pass through the waters, I will be with you
John 3:16 — God gave His only Son
Philippians 4:6–7 — Do not be anxious; God’s peace guards you
Hebrews 13:5–6 — He will never leave you nor forsake you
Revelation 19:16 — King of kings and Lord of lords
Matthew 28:18 — All authority in heaven and earth given to Jesus
Romans 8:37 — In all things we are more than conquerors
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