----NOTHING CAN SEPARATE ~~

--"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or
nakedness or danger or sword? --[Romans 8:35] -- angelwing

---WHEN Pris'; father, a pastor, answered God's call to pioneer a mission on a small island in Indonesia, Pris' family found themselves living in a rundown shack once used to house animals. Pris remembers the family celebrating Christmas sitting on the floor and singing praises while rainwater dripped through the thatched roof. But her father reminded her, "Pris, just because we are poor doesn't mean God doesn't love us."

Some may see a life blessed by God as one that's filled with riches, health, and longevity. So in times of hardship, they wonder if they're still loved by Hi. But in Romans 8:31-39, Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from Jesus' love--including trouble, hardship, persecution, and famine (v.35). This is the foundation for a truly blessed life: God showed His love for us by sending His Son Jesus to die for our sins (v.32). Christ rose from death and is not sitting "at the right hand" of the Father interceding for us (v.34).

In times of suffering, we can hold fast to the comforting truth that our life is rooted in what Christ has done for us. Nothing--"neither death nor life....nor anything else in all creation" (vv. 38-39)--can separate us from Him. Christ lives inside of believers (spiritually).

--"Heavenly Father, open my eyes and heart to understand more of Your love, and help me realize that Your love is enough for my life. I praise and bless You, Jesus."

---ODB/YA~
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Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]