DAD'S DAILY BREAD

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. Rom 8:27–30

If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Rom 8:31–32

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? Rom 8:35

38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 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. Rom 8:38–39

I wonder if Paul struggled with doubt? I think he knew how easily a thought can go from a flash through your mind into an action that brings a ton of fear and regret in an instance… Or how guilt and shame from your past can weigh on your shoulders and every time you see something a whole boat load of feelings and emotions can bombard your thoughts… That sometimes when you look at your kids you think of how much better their lives could have been if I wasn’t such a horrible person… All four of these verses bring assurance that can only come from Jesus! Promises that He is there and He will turn all things into good for His plans and purposes. That despite all my mistakes I can fight with confidence and know my Father is there and there is nothing that can separate me from Him. If God is for me then who can be against me?? It starts to make all my problems feel really small and not so important.

It also shows me that God is committed!! The God of the universe gave up His son so that we could have a right relationship together. And the thing He is making right is me… He is committed and He shows that by His sacrificial love. That is what makes me want to change and be different. Out of love and humility and thankfulness I want to serve my Savior! He saved me from death and gave me new life. Now I live the rest of my life for Him serving him and repaying Him for that love and sacrifice He already made for me! And when I mess up I pick myself up and run right back into His arms. It’s a love you cannot break by actions because my actions had nothing to do with earning it. Lord I pray your will be done with my life and thank you for everything you do!!

APPLICATION:

Live with confidence. Don’t listen to the lies from the enemy. Continue to fill my mind with the Word first thing in the morning. Let the word permeate itself throughout my day. Don’t be afraid to talk about Jesus!! Share the light! Don’t hide in the darkness! Expose all the darkness! Be humble. Stay thankful!

IN HIS NAME!