July 21, 2020
Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 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. (NRSV)
I could not resist thinking more deeply about these verses, which are two of my absolute favorite. “NOTHING (emphasis mine) can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Not Covid-19. Not fear. Not anger. Not doubt. Not loneliness. Not despair. Nothing. Absolutely nothing!
These words are often read at funerals. I think they bring comfort and help us remember that even though our loved one may be separated from us physically, the love of God keeps us connected. That is a hope-filled promise.
But I also think they are important as we face whatever we do in life, and maybe even more so right now. Who could have known how things would change in the last six months? And many wonder if God is angry or has turned away from us. May we be reminded that nothing separates us from God’s love. What an awesome promise!
Soak in these words from Paul’s letter to Romans. Read them again and again, if that helps. And rest in the promise: “nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Amen. Amen. Let it be so!
Blessings. And prayers.
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