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What then shall we say 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 with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
Romans 8:31-35
God doesn’t make empty promises. Christ’s actions on the cross and His resurrection prove His love for us and plans for redemption. Jesus fulfilled His mission willingly; the Lord gave Him up for all, participating in the plan of salvation and demonstrating His grace. Yes, we face hardships, but God faces them with us, supplying all we need to persevere through the most difficult days. When we sin, we do so against the Lord, but instead of charging us with our sins, God forgives us because He is for us, not against us.
In Paul’s series of questions, he asks who shall condemn us and who will separate us from the love of Christ. We find the answers in Jesus, who didn’t condemn us but died for us because of unconditional love. No one can separate us from Him; the Savior’s actions on the cross bind us to Him forever. Jesus intercedes for us at the Father’s right hand, whatever needs we have.
As part of the Lord’s family, He defends us. The only one with the right to condemn us chose instead to save us from our sins. Placing our faith in Jesus gives us a royal inheritance no one can take from us. God gave His Son for us, doesn’t charge us for our sins, and bonds us with unconditional love that no one can break. The Lord keeps His promises; we can trust Him and find life to the fullest.
Application:
God defends His children.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your unconditional love and grace that adopts us into Your family and gives us divine protection. Help us persevere through hardship, knowing You will give us everything we need to find victory. Strengthen our hearts, and let us trust You fully.
IJNIP. Amen
