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Romans 8:31-39

A Star Destroyer on my tail

The big ship is called a Star Destroyer (bad guys) and it is chasing the smaller ship called the Millennium Falcon (good guys). If that wasn’t enough you can also see a couple of Tie fighters right on the Millennium Falcon’s tail. As I watched this impossible chase it resonated with how I feel. There are so many responsibilities at work, at home, as a husband and father. I have so many weaknesses; lacking love, patience and self control. My energy levels are so low, like the Millennium Falcon my hyper drive is broken so I can’t jump to light speed. There seems to be no escape and no safe place to hide.

This is how I feel

Unlike Star Wars the movie I live in a world made by my Heavenly Father. He is at work not just in the world but specifically in my life. He assures me of his commitment to me, that he has already given up what was most precious to him (his Son) and that having done so will not withhold what I need. Even though I’m guilty God has provided forgiveness in Jesus Christ. And even though I am weak God is strong, he is able to use me in my weakness to overcome all that assails me in my life.

Jesus is right now at the right hand of God praying for me and praying for you. Though it may feel like a star destroyer is on your tail I promise you that God is with you and he is for you. And if God is for you then who can be against you? (Romans 8:31).   the Rev

Romans 8:31-34 Live the Gospel = Walk in the Spirit

Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39

Exercises

• Explore who might be against you and how God protects you v31?

• Discuss in what ways God freely gives to you all things v32?

• How does God deal with the charges against you v33-34?

• How has this passage encouraged you to love God and love people?

Prayer: Heavenly Father there are times when I feel insecure, usually when my plans fail or they don’t meet my expectations. Forgive me for seeking security in people or by trying to control my circumstances. Help me to find safety in you and in what you provide for me. Teach me to deepen my satisfaction in serving my family, my work and my church family. May my ability to bear the fruit of your Spirit mature as I exercise my faith in you. Amen