Communion Meditation 121607

VERSE:

In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who

loved us.

-- Romans 8:37

THOUGHT:

Are we really conquerors despite the "trouble or hardship or

persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword" that Paul

mentioned two verses earlier? Yes! That is the ultimate Christian

assurance. Nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ. The

Evil One and his allies can ruin our finances, seek to destroy our

relationships, wrack our bodies with pain, and even kill our

bodies. However, the Evil One cannot have our hearts when they are

surrendered to Jesus. And when our hearts and lives belong to

Jesus, so does God's promised future! The empty tomb of Jesus

assures us that our future with him is glorious, victorious, and

unending.

PRAYER:

Give me eyes to see, O God, and a heart to believe that Jesus'

victory over death is my victory, too! I don't want to be derailed

from my hope, faith, and love by the difficulties of life. Instead,

I want to be a living testimony to your power, victory, and grace.

In Jesus' name, and for his glory, I live and pray. Amen.