Romans 8:38-39 – For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
This is one of those passages of Scripture that lingers in the air and echoes in the mind long after it’s been read. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. That’s one reassuring promise. There’s no one else who can make a promise like that and keep it.
Have you ever had someone make you a promise and not keep it? It hurts; especially when if someone made it you thought you could trust to fulfil that promise. Perhaps time overwhelmed them or situations changed, but it still leaves a sense of being totally rejected.
Have you told someone you would do something and didn’t follow through? We need to be careful what we promise. I remember one time when my children were little that I had to break a promise in relation to a birthday party venue. The venue had changed owners and I was unaware of changed circumstances. I was no longer comfortable taking my children on the premises with its new clientele and their disturbing behavior. I broke a promise and had to explain my reasons, but as children are, I still broke my promise. I eventually found a more suitable place that the children were delighted with but from that time I usually added the words: unless something unforeseen happens and if it’s God’s will.
Promises of love can sometimes lead to devastation. Norm and I have had many friends over the years whose marriages have ended often in ugly divorces. Their ultimate reasons were usually based on broken promises. How sad.
God’s promises to us can never be broken and when I see God’s handiwork in the stars, breathe in the ocean air, take in the endless mountain views or the beauty in the land, I think how awesome his love is for me. Knowing that nothing or no one can stop that love is precious and eternal.
Oh Lord, the God of all creation, I praise your holy name. I am thankful for your overwhelming love for me. Your promises from Scripture fill me with hope and joy. Thank you for Your truth and honour that reigns forever. Amen.
© Chrissy Siggee 2019
Scripture Verses used are from the New International Version of the Bible
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Absolutely NOTHING can separate me from Christ Jesus. God said it, I believe it and that settles it for me!!!!! The promises of God are yeah and amen!!!
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I’m so glad you liked it.
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Sound words, Chrissy
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Thank you, Derrick.
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So thankful He keeps His promises to us. ❤️
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Amen!
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This is such an insightful treatise
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Praise and Glory.
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We are human and we can be wrong. When we find out the truth and fulfilling our promise will only hurts, we must break our promise for the good of the one receiving it. God is all knowing and all true, so He can keep His promise and we can always trust Him.
Great verse and story. Thank you! 🙂
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Thank You God/Yah for being true to Your promises.
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Amen, sis, Amen!
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Glad you liked it.
We just arrived in Port Macquarrie 🙂 ready for a nice break.
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Enjoy!
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Almost too wonderful to comprehend.
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cool
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Truly beautiful words. Thank you.
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How tremendous is His love for you, and for us. I am thankful that He is faithful to keep His promises, even when we fall short, and to know His love is found in Jesus Christ.
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