Romans 8:37-39 – No, in all these things we are more than conqueror… | Bible Study Tools https://share.google/6Vydo61CaPTLNVeWD

Oh, how He loves us!  Romans 8:37-39 shares how the love God has for us goes beyond what any powers or person will discourage us with; His love is stronger than anything that will cause us to question Jesus. Andrew Ripp sings, I’d Do it Again, a song written as a letter from Christ to the Church.

The scenario was brought up that Jesus would go through the crucifixion for us again, if He had to. It is awesome, though, that Jesus only had to offer Himself up once to cover our sins.  He is the High Priest that offered Himself up once; it isn’t like the high priests of old who had to continually offer sacrifices up for the people, or themselves (Hebrews 7:26-27)

Since this is the case, we can feel confident and without fear (1 John 4:18). This is so reassuring and beautiful!  Dwelling on the subject of Christ’s love increases the desire to draw closer to Him.  When we draw close to Jesus, we experience the filling of His Spirit (James 4:8); God will draw close to us.

May we focus this week, and always, on the fact that we are loved and special in His sight. Since we are so valuable, it gives us incentive to keep ourselves for Him and to devote ourselves daily.  May God bless us as we walk in His love!  Amen!

Matthew 5:14–16 (NLT): 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Jesus is so right about our witness to the world, that it is not right to hide the light of God in our lives!  Lauren Daigel is so accurate sharing about praising the Lord, that our lives need to exhibit living in the Spirit’s power.  When we live in the Spirit, we cannot resist giving the Lord a… “Hallelujah!”

That praise will overflow from us, and it will be constant. It will match the stability of our Lord.  He is the same today, tomorrow, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). I don’t know about you, but I want my joy and praise to not be a roller-coaster.  We will be a sweet-smelling incense to God.  It will spread as a witness to those we meet.

I got to thinking about this as I worked this week.  It shouldn’t bother me that I don’t fit in with any particular group. Instead, my goal is to stand out and be an example to a hurting world. This is not possible in our own strength.

Let us have as a goal this week, to glorify God. He is so worthy!  He is the reason we get up each morning, the reason we should not give up.  Just dwell on His grace and mercy! One day we will wake up in His image (2 Corinthians 3:18)! Amen!

1 Corinthians 9:26-27 NIV – Therefore I do not run like someone – Bible Gateway https://share.google/MU6brTrqaKNMrhJEC

In contemplating what to share this week, God impressed the thought of not getting weary of finishing well in what we start.  It is so easy to become depressed and feeling like we are not making a difference, of feeling like people are not noticing.  In contrary, we do not know when we are actually planting a seed.  Most of all, when we live life for Jesus it is never in vain. Please read Titus 2:7-8, and Matthew 5:16.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27 points out that we do not live a disciplined life in vain.  We are not like a fighter who goes through training to just receive a prize and recognition.  There is an underlying reason for all of the hard work, of making sure we are following the Spirit’s direction at all times.  We should be an excellent witness, everyday. We want to hear Christ saying we did a good job (Matthew 25:21)!

There is a beautiful thought that is shared in Katy Nichol’s song, When I Fall.  God is there for us in our journey with Him.  Let us remember that in those times we feel like we are going to crash, He is there to catch us.  I remember my father sharing that there were many times he felt like he was going across Niagra Falls on a tightrope.  Instead, we need to recall thst underneath are the everlasting arms of God (Deuteronomy 33:27).

Às we dwell on the fact of how we are being sustained, I would like to give an example of Christ working in my life.  This last week, we received our bonuses and my supervisor had a chance to talk to me.  He shared that they noticed how consistent and trustworthy I was. He compared my work to the Tortoise and the Hare. I didn’t just start out well, but continued on.  That brought an encouragement to me; that shared with me that getting up early at 4:30AM to do my work was not useless.  I am making a difference. If you wouldn’t mind, please scroll down and share with the group of how your diligence unto Christ has paid off.  May we all continue on with Him.

Romans 8:38-39 (NLT) – And I am convinced that nothing can | YouVersion https://share.google/sBnlGKNXGFEbc9rcZ

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Today I am greeting you with a heart filled with gratitude, and with a desire to grow in the Lord. As an infant or child trusts in their parents for nourishment and provisions in growth, we need to trust our Heavenly Father. He has called all of us, those who have accepted Him, His children!  If we are children, then we have an inheritance of glory after our suffering (Romans 8:17).

Ben Fuller sang about our true identity; and Romans 8:38-39 mentions how permanent God’s love for us is. There is absolutely nothing that negates the Lord’s love. Since He continually cherishes us, we can be assured of His love for us. The Scriptures remind us that perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18)!

If His love for us is unconditional, and we are not living in fear of what ourselves or others are thinking about us, we can have peace as we approach His throne (Colossians 1:21-22; Hebrews 4:16). I just wanted to encourage everyone to continue coming boldly to Christ for mercy. 

Please feel free to comment below to add anything that ministered to you, or if prayer is needed.  May this week be one of experiencing Christ’s mercy.  In this mercy, may we all find the strength to carry on when we are in need.  This morning, our pastor brought up the section in the Bible about the man with leprosy coming to Jesus.  He was bold enough to ask the Lord if He was willing to bring healing to him.  Christ answered in the affirmative.  May we live in the assurance that the Saviour wants the best for us (Romans 8:28)!