And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory. What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:30 – 31
What hope resides in today’s key verse! When it seems that everything is working against us – a deadly virus, enforced isolation, supply shortages, loss of income – God is right beside us.
Not one ounce of defeat can be found in this verse or the ones before and after it. Paul agrees that yes, we will suffer in this world, but it is nothing compared to the glory that awaits. We look with eager anticipation for what God will do on our behalf (Romans 8:18-25).
Paul says that yes, we will experience weaknesses, but the Spirit will help us (Romans 8:26). His power shines through most brightly at those points (II Corinthians 12:9).
The Psalmist declared that it was good that he had been afflicted because he learned to trust in God’s Word (Psalm 119:71), to run to the secret place of the Most High, and to dwell under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1).
The sun came up and we are breathing, so God has a purpose for us. For the person who might be feeling overwhelmed or defeated, turn to the Lord for His provision and peace.
God is for us. God is in our corner. God is championing us. God has created us to be more than conquerors (Romans 8:37)!
LET’S PRAY.
May every defeat turn into a declaration of victory. May your sorrow turn into dancing. May all hopelessness bow to the authority of Jesus’ name. I command all stubborn pursuers, to pursue themselves to death, and let the wind, the sun and the moon run contrary to every demonic and satanic dwelling places in your environment in Jesus mighty name. Any powers or personalities assigned to trouble your destiny and purpose must be put to shame with their children, children in Jesus mighty name. May God Almighty go with you today as you are stepping out this morning in the name of Jesus Christ! Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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