New International Version
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Romans 8:35,37
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
New International Version
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Romans 8:35,37
Some years ago in a lion-infested country, farmers would keep their cattle locked up in a kraal with a wooden fence enclosing them and it was strong enough that no lion could break in. But when the clever lion would roar at midnight the cattle did not know enough to trust the farmer’s fence. Terrified, they’d stampede until they themselves broke down their only protection.
All the lion had to do to get those cattle was simply roaring and sit back and wait for food. Please trust God’s love and protection. Don’t let fear caused by the roaring of the devil break down that fence of protection!
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
Romans 12:15
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Apostle Paul’s prayer in the opening scripture is worthy of note. The moment a believer in Christ Jesus begins to stop believing, doubt sets in and he/she begins to lose many things. Firstly, he loses the flow of the power of God to get things done because where there is doubt, faith is absent, and God needs our faith in Him to bless us (Hebrews 11:6). Secondly, he loses his trust in the Word of God and such a person seldom studies the Bible. Finally, he loses fellowship with other believers because he does not have the confidence to fellowship with Christians. Jesus Christ counseled Apostle Thomas to continue believing so that doubt and unbelief can be destroyed (John 20:27). Christians need to pray for one another to be filled with joy and peace in believing so that their hope in the Holy Scriptures and the many promises of God therein will be kindled until they have experienced them. Dear beloved, is your joy and peace in Christ and the scriptures still alive?