I AmSample

Are you a worrier, or do you tend to look on the bright side? Do you run through all the worst-case scenarios in your head, asking yourself, “What if this happens?”

When Paul wrote this letter to the Romans, these early Christians were facing opposition for following Jesus. In the verses before today’s passage, Paul asked some challenging questions. He basically asked if the worst thing happened (use your imagination or just check out what he listed), would you be separated from Jesus’ love for you? What if someone hates you? What if someone lies about you? What if you mess up? What if your life is in jeopardy?

Becoming a follower of Jesus doesn’t guarantee an easy life. Paul wasn’t afraid to ask the hard questions and we shouldn’t be either. No matter the “what if,” Jesus’ love is unstoppable. We do nothing to earn God’s love, so nothing we do or what someone does to us can separate us from that love. When we follow Jesus, we have accepted a free gift that cannot be taken away.

Remaining in Jesus’ love looks like returning to him daily. It looks like checking in through prayer and looking to God's words for guidance. Yes, we will face opposition, temptation, loss, and the list goes on, but God’s love holds us through it all.