KNOWING GOD’S LOVE "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." – Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) God’s love is a personal and unshakable reality! Paul’s declaration in Romans 8 is a bold assurance that nothing in existence can separate us from the love of God in Christ. This love is not based on our efforts or circumstances but on God’s eternal and unchanging nature. He has bound us to Himself in a love that is stronger than any force in creation. Many struggle to comprehend this love because human relationships are often conditional. People can love and abandon, accept and reject. But God's love is different —it is steadfast and unwavering. Even when we fall short, He does not turn away. His love is not dependent on our perfection but on His grace and faithfulness. In Christ, we are fully known, fully accepted, and fully loved. Paul lists every conceivable threat (death, life, angels, demons, present struggles, future fears, powers, height, depth) and declares that none of these can separate us from God’s love. This means that even in suffering, failure, or spiritual battles, we remain securely held by Him. God’s love is greater than our fears, stronger than sin, and deeper than any trial we may face. Because of this love, we can live with confidence. We do not need to fear rejection or strive for approval. Instead, we are called to rest in the security of His love and extend it to others. When we truly grasp that we are unconditionally loved, it transforms how we relate to God, ourselves, and the people around us. We can forgive more freely, love more deeply, and live with peace and joy. This passage calls us to trust in the sufficiency of Christ. The cross is the ultimate proof of God’s love, and His resurrection seals our eternal security in Him. No matter what we face, we can hold onto this truth: we are forever embraced by the love of God in Christ Jesus. Meditate! Nothing can separate me from God’s love —His love is constant, personal, and eternal. Pray! Lord, thank You for Your unshakable love. Help me to trust in it fully and to reflect it in my daily life. Let Your love shape my identity and my actions. Amen. Act! Take time today to reflect on how deeply God loves you. Let go of any fear, guilt, or insecurity that makes you doubt His love. Share this assurance with someone who needs encouragement. Read! Jeremiah 31:3, John 10:27-29, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 John 4:16. God’s love for you is personal and eternal. No matter what challenges you face, you are never outside the reach of His love. Rest in the truth that you are deeply cherished, forever secure, and wholly accepted in Christ. Let His love fill your heart and overflow into the lives of those around you. SpiritWord × February 04, 2025 (C) Oluremi. OmuAjose, Ijebu. = Thank you for receiving The Word. To get it directly on WhatsApp, please follow our channel http://bit.ly/40W151F. Our weekly Christian Gathering & Discipleship Training continues this month! Hungry for growth, faith, and deeper community? DM or email us to join in. Let’s grow together in Christ! For Counselling and/or Intercession, kindly mail [email protected]. This Valentine’s Day, our team will be spending time with three secondary schools as we kick off our 2025 Secondary Schools Outreaches. Send us a DM to volunteer, make inquiries, or connect us with other schools. Know someone looking to build a solid foundation in their Christian walk? Encourage them to join the Believers' Foundational Class! For details, email [email protected]. To get updates, partner/donate and other inquiries related to our ministry operations, please reach us via mail or Whatsapp. See you at 20:45 (NGR) for BUILDUP. https://bit.ly/4jDJORV.