Romans 8:1, 13-14, 31-39
Paul tells us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Awesome! Question: can WE separate ourselves from love? Can we refuse God and thereby be the only thing that might get in the way?
It is interesting that Paul declares the job of justifying belongs to God and the job of judging belongs to Christ. So often we turn that around. Yet, perhaps we are the only thing that prevents us from being justified and judged righteous; just our refusal to surrender.
I am convicted today to "be spiritual" nonstop. I say that I am thus convicted frequently, but not as frequently do I live that out. I want the Spirit to be present with me literally, so that I can talk to it, listen to it, and be aware of how it interacts and responds to me. With its help, I can put my sinful nature to death and live fully as I was meant to live! I have taken some steps to affirm this choice. Sometimes we have to do tangible, visible things to establish our honest decision to surrender to the Holy Spirit's guidance. I have also been honest with others about my struggles and callings, allowing for the community of Christ to do its job, love and support with accountability! Nothing will separate me from God's love. Sin will meet death. And the Spirit of Christ WILL guide me into all truth.
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