Who Can Be Against Us?

~~~ Romans 8:31b-39 ~~~ Psalm 109 ~~~ Luke 13:31-35 ~~~

 

If God is for us, who can be against us?

 

Jesus is determined to continue his journey of preaching and healing.

Not even the real threat of Herod's evil intentions will stop Jesus.

Jesus does not crumble when facing fears.

He holds steadfast to doing the will of the Father.

 

God was with Jesus in every footprint he left on the sand.

Paul wants us to be convicted of the very same promise form God.

God will never abandon us.

 

If we truly love God then nothing will keep us away from his loving presence...

nothing not people, things, angels, law makers, not even death

can take away the love of God.

So just surrender, fall into his arms, and let God love you.

 

...will be able to separate us
from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

It is only by the hand of God that we are saved.

It is only through his love and grace that we can boast of this truth.

 

 

Jesus calls Herod a fox...

Jesus is into name-calling...who would have guessed.

Foxes are solitary, territorial, and mate for life.

 

If Jesus is the shepherd and we are his sheep;

then a fox would pose a real threat.

Jesus gathers us to himself for protection

just a mother hen would collect her chicks under her wing.

 

Those who wished to cause harm to Jesus

because they felt threatened

could not out smart him.

If anyone is 'sly as a fox' perhaps it is Jesus...

In each instance, those who wanted to trick Jesus with their questions

were sent away by his complex response.

They walked away scratching their heads asking....

What did he just say? What does he mean?

 

Jesus was particularly crafty 'sly as a fox'.

He never intended to trick anyone.

He often responded to challenge their beliefs.

 

Jesus was able to recognize Herod

 for who he was underneath his façade.  

Jesus was not threatened or influenced by Herod's threats.

 

Blessings in knowing that God stands with you.

Nothing can separate you from him....

IF you love him.