November 26
Romans 8:18-10:21
We are more sinful than we realize, but more loved than we can imagine. Tim Keller spoke of this reality many times during his ministry, and he ultimately got the idea from Romans. After Paul has spoken of the depths of our sin in the first few chapters of the letter, he takes us on a tour of God’s love. He speaks of God’s gift of the Spirit who “helps us in our weakness” (Romans 8:26). We see a God who “works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28). Further, God is for us, evidenced in the sacrifice of his Son. The immensity of God’s love is more than we can fathom. No matter who has loved you the most sacrificially and consistently, it is only a shadow of God’s superior love.
As Paul dwells upon God’s love, he responds with an almost equally amazing love. He says, “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people” (Romans 9:3). He would be willing to be separated from Christ if that would lead to the salvation of all his Jewish brothers and sisters. An impossibility, but that he would even consider it speaks of how God’s love has transformed Paul’s heart. As we consider God’s love for us, we should also be people of sacrificial love towards others. God's immense, unfathomable love should lead us to radical acts of love.
Father God, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus and your love for me. Help me to love others well today. Amen.
Do you believe God loves you, I mean really, really loves you? What lies keep you from believing this fully?
We are more sinful than we realize, but more loved than we can imagine. Tim Keller spoke of this reality many times during his ministry, and he ultimately got the idea from Romans. After Paul has spoken of the depths of our sin in the first few chapters of the letter, he takes us on a tour of God’s love. He speaks of God’s gift of the Spirit who “helps us in our weakness” (Romans 8:26). We see a God who “works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28). Further, God is for us, evidenced in the sacrifice of his Son. The immensity of God’s love is more than we can fathom. No matter who has loved you the most sacrificially and consistently, it is only a shadow of God’s superior love.
As Paul dwells upon God’s love, he responds with an almost equally amazing love. He says, “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people” (Romans 9:3). He would be willing to be separated from Christ if that would lead to the salvation of all his Jewish brothers and sisters. An impossibility, but that he would even consider it speaks of how God’s love has transformed Paul’s heart. As we consider God’s love for us, we should also be people of sacrificial love towards others. God's immense, unfathomable love should lead us to radical acts of love.
Father God, thank you for the sacrifice of Jesus and your love for me. Help me to love others well today. Amen.
Do you believe God loves you, I mean really, really loves you? What lies keep you from believing this fully?
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