Thursday 27 December 2007

Nor any other thing

“For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8v38-39

Seldom if ever do these daily entries plumb the great theological depths. For one reason they are intended to be simply reflections or gleanings. The other reason is that their author’s plumb line doesn’t go deep enough.

Today is no exception – a simple question, “What can separate us from God’s love?” And a simple answer:

  • Not death
  • Not life
  • Not angels
  • Not principalities
  • Not powers
  • Not things present
  • Not things to come
  • Not height
  • Not depth

Pretty impressive list, no? Well, if that is not enough we have one more:

  • Nor any other created thing

Boom. There it is – the only thing not created is the Creator Himself and He has promised never to leave us or forsake.

It only makes sense though doesn’t it? Could the God Who is love itself, the God Who is the creator and originator of love, the God Who epitomises love have a fickle love?

Of course not God’s love is eternal, unchangeable, and inseparable. Praise God for His love which is beyond our comprehension. Isn’t it wonderful that we don’t have to fully comprehend it to enjoy its benefits?

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