Tuesday February 3, 2009 NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US
What will separate us from the love Christ has for us? Can trouble, distress, persecution, hunger, nakedness, danger, or violent death separate us from his love? As Scripture says: "We are being killed all day long because of you. We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered." The one who loves us gives us an overwhelming victory in all these difficulties. Romans 8:35-37 (Scripture reference Psalm 118:6) How many times, when things go wrong, do we think God doesn't love us? I can't begin to count the times I have walked with this attitude. As we grow in our faith and trust God more, we reach the point where we truly understand that we are not exempt from life's problems. Every Apostle of Jesus Christ died a horrible death. There is no doubt; the world is not for us. All of my Bible readings this morning were in the second chapter of several books. One thought remained consistent throughout - joy. As I looked back, I realized that nowhere in the creation story did Adam have joy. Apparently, joy only comes after sorrow. David said in Psalm 2:12c, "But what joy for all who find protection in him!" (NLV) Solomon said in Proverbs 2:10, "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy." (NLV) It was recorded in Matthew 2:10 of the Wise Men that, "When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!" (NLV) Then, finally, in Acts 2, Luke records Peter's sermon in which he says in verse 28b, "you will give me wonderful joy in your presence." (NLV) Joy for the Christian isn't based on circumstances being perfect. No, our joy is mixed with peace in knowing that God will receive glory out of our circumstances. In His presence we can have joy in knowing our souls and our future are protected by God, and He will grant us wisdom in the midst of our circumstances. There is no assurance that we will not face hard times, but as Fanny Cosby wrote: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Although blind, Ms. Cosby knew the joy of Jesus in her journey. We too can rise above our circumstances and praise our Savior all the day long because there is victory in Jesus! ******************************************* O. Addison Gethers e-mail address : [email protected] or [email protected] window live messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
