What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:31-39
Solid ground. A firm foundation. Something you can count on. This proclamation is Truth. Does your soul ring with this knowledge? Is this at your core? Are you ready for your faith to be tested?
Did you know Jesus is interceding for you? He is actively cheering you on! His heart longs for your coming reunion with Him! Does yours? Stand firm knowing deeply His unfailing love for you. Have you experienced His love today? Have you set yourself to be with Him today? Have you asked Him to share with you His heart? Have you asked Him what He wants you to learn today?
As the time draws near … are we drawing near to Him? Have you welcomed the Holy Spirit to lead you today? Are you being quiet and still enough in your soul and mind to listen to Him? Can you shut out all the other voices and distractions clamoring for your attention?
Where is your loyalty? Can you listen to His instructions when the world is demanding your compliance and loyalty? Whom do you really belong to? If you are really His, who is advising you which decision to make? Can you hear Him in that moment when then world demands you comply? Who have you sworn your allegiance to? Who is your ultimate Authority? For most it is themselves. They demand to everyone that they can do as they wish. They demand that all others acknowledge that their choices are right and correct. The World demands that everyone must fall in line. Who is actually guiding you? Your pastor? Your common sense? Your own opinion? Are you able to hear His instructions when you need to? Can you hear Him enough to make the right decisions when the heat is on?
There is only ONE Kings of Kings. There is only ONE ultimate Authority. There is only ONE Savior of humanity. His Name is Jesus Christ. There is only ONE way into His Heavenly Kingdom. There is only ONE Holy Spirit. Do you know all of that in the core of you? Is that your life’s foundation?
Now is the time to secure your foundation, for the storm is increasing in intensity.