Devotion Booklets for Seasons of the Church Year Advent-Christmas Devotional - 2017 - single page | Page 15

Have No Fear! God Loves You
Monday, December 11th
Romans 8:38-39
Long distance relationships are tough. No matter how in love two people might be, there are still many
obstacles in making that love last. The physical distance means they won’t be able to see each other in
person very often. If they’re in different time zones, even calling or video chatting can be difficult to
coordinate. They may put their future plans on hold until the time of separation is over. Perhaps their love
will even fade over the long distance. A lot of things can get in the way.
A lot of things can get in the way of our relationship with God, too. Our love and devotion to God dwindles
at times. We may get so wrapped up in the daily grind that we forget to spend a few moments with God in
his Word. We may worry so much about the future that we forget to thank God for the blessings of the past.
We may spend more time loving our many material possessions than showing love to the God who gave
them to us. Even the devil and his demons are constantly trying to pull our attention away from God, so
that we focus more on ourselves.
Even though our love for God isn’t perfect, his love for us is perfect. Nothing gets in the way of God’s love
for us. We never have to be afraid that God will stop loving us. His love for us was shown most of all in
Jesus. Jesus’ death proves that God has forgiven you for all the times you let other things get in your way
of loving him. Jesus’ resurrection proves God loves you so much that he will raise you from the dead to be
with him in heaven.
The many distractions of life do not distract God from loving you. The unknown changes of the future will
not change how much God loves you. The devil and all his demons can’t stand between you and God’s
love. Earthly authorities could take everything you have but they can’t take away God’s love from you.
Nothing in the entire universe can crowd out God’s love for you. Even death itself, which separates us from
our loved ones, can’t separate us from the God – in fact, it brings us to his side in heaven.
Couples who date over long distance might be scared that their love will die. But you need have no such
fear because there is no distance, no obstacle, and no situation that will sever the love God has for you in
Christ Jesus.
Prayer: Merciful Lord, your love knows no bounds. Thank you for giving us Jesus to assure us that your
love is abiding and sincere. Let your inseparable love lead us to thank you daily. Amen.
Activity: List some of the things going on in your life that have you worried or stressed right now. Now
read Romans 8:38, 39 and insert those things on your list into the verse.
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