We all go through seasons, difficult times and experiences when God seems so far away from us. Our circumstances can sometimes dominate our emotions and make us feel that God has abandoned us.
The Apostle Paul reassures us in Romans 8v37-39
“Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
One of the enemy’s tactics is to try and make us feel as though Jesus is not in the boat (our circumstances) with us. When the storms come, we can get easily distracted focussing more on what’s in front of us rather than the reality that God is with us. The Bible tells us He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb 13v5)
God’s love for us is unstoppable. He is constantly pursuing us. His desire is for relationship with us, His desire is for oneness. Whatever we are going through, even death itself will not separate us from His love. If you are His child you can be confident that nothing, absolutely nothing will come between you and Him.
There have been many times in our situation of suffering when we have felt alone, in despair and that God has abandoned ship. But whenever we feel that way, we have to bring ourselves back to the truth of the Word of God. Yes, our circumstances are very real and the Lord knows our frailty, He knows our weaknesses, but it is IN our weaknesses that God points us back His promises. He says nothing will separate you from Me.
Sin separated the first man, Adam from God and we've all been separated since. The good news is that through the death of Jesus, God has taken away our sins and therefore we are now reconciled to Him through the death of His Son and because of His great love.
You can connect to God today either for the first time or for the umpteenth time. Let us know today if you’ve done that or need help in doing just that. Let us encourage each other. God bless you.
Prayer - Lord please help me to know You more today. In spite of how I feel, would You draw near to me as I’m drawing near to You. Thank You for Your promise to never leave me. Amen
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