I Can't Lose God

Scripture: No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 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 8:37-39

Observation: If we love Jesus, nothing can distance us from God. Death, satanic manipulation, the passing of time, location ... nothing can distance us from God if we love Jesus.

Application: Like many Christians, I worry about the idea that I could do something to "lose God". I don't mean some intentional act like renouncing Jesus or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, but I could do something bad that would cause God to give up on me. I fear God could just finally say with a heavy sigh, 'Geez, I've tried so long with this one and he just doesn't get it. I quit, cut him loose.'

This part of Romans is why I find this book so comforting. It isn't just instructional, but it is reassuring. It is clear and direct - Paul cut through many nebulous elements of faith to simply define what faith means. And what it means is a two-way relationship. There is God's great love for us; then our love for Jesus and acceptance of him as Lord and Savior; then God's Spirit poured on us for guidance, comfort, instruction, assistance, and ultimately salvation to eternal life; then our lives offered in service and worship as our holy offering to God.

It really is that easy ... God loves us, we believe in Jesus, God provides salvation, we serve as obedient children.

Or I should say ... God loves me, I believe is Jesus, God provides me with salvation, and I serve him as an obedient adopted son. Forever.

Prayer: I do worry about losing you, God. I know I can't but I worry. So today, thank you for making it all so simple and personal. I need that. I need you. I love you. Amen.