Nothing can separate us

“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]. 

You say that your enemies slander you; but will Christ believe them? They are trying to destroy your good name and reputation; but will your Lord think any less of you? Will HE be deceived by their lies? You say that friends are forsaking you; but will they take Jesus away, and make him forsake you? You say that your enemies are doing all that they can to destroy you, but can they destroy the divine promises?
 
The Lord has promised to give his sheep eternal life; can they take that promise from you, or make it of no value? They may fight against you, but can they keep you out of heaven? They may threaten you, but can they make the covenant of grace to be of no effect? Since eternal things are safe, we can be content to let other things come or go just as God wills.
 
Again, can anyone do anything to you which God does not permit? And if God permits it, can any real harm come to you?
 
God’s Word says, “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” [1 Peter 3:13]. 
 
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” [Romans 8:28].

Charles Spurgeon

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