Do you struggle to feel accepted by God? Do you find it hard to believe that God really loves and favours you? Do you feel that you have done things that have forfeited God’s love for you? Do you doubt that God will really hear your prayers? God knows that we are likely to feel these things. He is two steps ahead. This is why we have these words here in Romans 8:31-39. This is for you. The fact is, nothing can separate you from God’s love. He could not have paid a greater price for your redemption. He is not going to let you out of his grasp. Would you give all you have to purchase something and then let that thing be lost? No, you would expend all your strength to keep what you purchased at such a high price. So it is with God. Having purchased you at such a high price he will use all his strength to keep you. And his strength is as infinite as his love for you. You were expensive to redeem, really expensive. You may run off here and there but know this: God will be chasing you. Far from him abandoning you, he watches over you jealously. When you stray from him, he grieves terribly. But, when you turn to him again, he rejoices no matter what you have done. He always wants you back with him. So why don’t you make the heart of God rejoice by turning to him now and putting your life back in his hands.
Memorise it if you can.
Read and reflect on Romans 8:31-39
