“And I am convinced that nothing can ever
separate us from God’s love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and
the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the
powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky or
in the deepest ocean, 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
The whole story of scripture is the story of how God can’t be kept out. When
we sin and mess up our lives, we find that God doesn't go off and leave
us—instead, he enters into our trouble and saves us. The good news of the gospel is that God is for us. God is present.
God is with us…
despite our past
mistakes…
despite our sins…
despite our
selfishness and pride.
God continues to
love us regardless of who we are and what we've done. God continues to show up
regardless of how often we ignore him. From Advent to Easter, the story of
Jesus should teach us that God’s love cannot be defeated. His love is greater
than sin, greater than hate, and yes, greater than death.
