The Love of God

   “For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8: 38 – 39)

   Paul’s assurance in his letter to the romans is a great source of comfort to all Christians.  He very clearly tells us that there is nothing that can take God’s love from us.  No matter what happens in our lives, whether we are sinners or saints, God still loves us.  If sinners, He waits with open arms to receive us when we reach out to Him in sorrow for our sins.  If saints, He strengthens us to remain in His company regardless of the temptations and trials of this world.

   Since most of us are not saints, we are blessed by the assurance that we can become saints through the love of God.  If we offer ourselves to Him in complete surrender to His will, He will make saints of us.  He will send the Holy Spirit to fill us, giving us guidance and strength in our efforts.

   Even when we falter and sin, God’s love remains.  Our sins will be forgiven through confession and repentance of our sins.  In repenting of our sins we not only express our sorrow for having sinned, but also promise to make amends in our life and the way we live it.  We renew our determination to live according to God’s plan regardless of where that plan may lead.

   No matter what we do, we can’t make God love us less than He does.  No matter what we do, we can’t make Him love us more than He does.  His love is complete and everlasting.  He sent His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the price for our sins.  In His love for us He allowed His Son to be sacrificed on our behalf.

Father, Your love is eternal.

You love us completely and forever.

Help us to recognize that love.

Living our lives honoring Your love for us.

Amen