Romans - Part 4: SPIRITSample

God’s Got This

To me, this passage, Romans 8:33-34, is one of the most extraordinary passages in the Bible. God, through Paul, outlines the whole Gospel and describes God’s complete protection of us. God gave His only Son, which shows how much He loves us (John 3:16). Christ died for us; He has forgiven us of our sins and He gave us the Holy Spirit to teach us. If we are His, no power on Earth or in Heaven or Hell can prevent His bringing us to Himself. We have God’s stamp of protection, our seal of eternity.

Do you ever think you are not good enough for God? That He won’t save you? Do you think salvation is for everyone else, but not for you? If God gave His only Son for you, He isn’t going to hold back salvation. If Christ gave His life for you, He isn’t going to turn around and condemn you. He will not withhold anything. His redeeming grace is a comfort to us and provides us with peace. God has a plan. When you become a Christian, God declares you righteous. Therefore, believers are protected by Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, exaltation, and intercession. You cannot be found guilty. The world will try and tear you down and Satan would love to make you believe you are not good enough, but we have assurance through the Word of God that we are protected. The One (God) who justifies is also the one who judges (John 3:18). Jesus is at God’s right hand presenting our case (Hebrews 4:14-15).

Christ’s love for us, not our love for Him, is our power and strength. His love is our safeguard against the difficulties of life. When we are a Child of God, no one, nothing, can separate us from Him. Romans 8:38 guarantees this promise. Reading God’s word gives us knowledge, but trusting God is our responsibility. Our faith gives us the confidence that nothing can keep us from our God.

We have to remember God is in control. Let God handle it. Glorify Him in all we do.

-Mary Lea Bradford