Nothing Means Nothing

Nothing Means Nothing

I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. . . . Indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

These verses from the apostle Paul are one of the greatest passages of hope, assurance, and comfort you will find anywhere in Scripture. For me, this passage has also been one of the ever-present reminders and renewal for the courage I have needed through the years and will continue to need to face the challenges and get past the obstacles of each day.

I’d venture a guess that you find reassurance in these verses too. Times get tough, things look bleak, the clouds roll in, and the sunshine rolls out. And yet there is nothing that can separate us from the love of Christ.

One of the things that caused me some reservations when deciding whether to write Quiet Strength was that I wasn’t sure anything that I had done was worthy of mention. What parts of my life would interest readers? But then when Nathan and I began the process of writing the book, I realized that it wasn’t just the joys that might be interesting for them to read about, but also some of the disappointments and heartaches and how I tried to walk on. What I went through might be a blessing and a comfort for others who have experienced similar trials.

In fact, we opened the book detailing a terrifically low point in my life—being fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a simple decision to start there—we knew that every reader could relate to a time when personal dreams have been dashed.

The one thing I knew to be true, but was reminded of through this process, was that I was never separated from God and God’s love revealed through what His Son Jesus Christ did for me—and for you—on the cross. As Nathan and I recalled moment after moment of the events of my life and my family’s, I could see even more clearly that God had been with me every moment and beside me every step of the journey, along with my wife and family.

What about you? Do you feel separated from God today because of your fears for today or your worries about tomorrow? The apostle Paul says, “Don’t be! The God who loves us will take care of those things.” Whether you’re aware of it or not.

Uncommon Key > Write down what you think could separate God’s love from you or your family members. Now draw a cross covering everything you listed. It is an eternal promise of hope for today and forever—nothing will ever separate any of us from the love of God revealed in His Son Jesus Christ.