Love Assures Us
‘And hope does not put us to shame,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us’
(Romans 5:5)
Just before this verse, Paul has been talking about the troubles which come upon us
even though we have peace with God. In the midst of such pains,
how can we be sure that all will be well? How can we have hope?
Because the Holy Spirit in our hearts assures us that we are loved by God.
If we wonder how, the next verse gives us the answer. We are absolutely sure of the love of God for us,
because ‘Christ died for the ungodly’ (Verse 6). When doubt assails us, we go to the cross.
We know that we do not deserve the love of God, but we also know that he showed
amazing grace in giving his life for us. He died for us.
Question for thought: Where do you turn when you worry that you are not good enough for God?
Almighty God, we give thanks for the Mothers Union Triennial Conference held in Dogura,
Papua New Guinea in September 2024. Pray that the outcomes of the conference in encouraging
the study of God’s Word, literacy and how to care for those coping with domestic violence and sorcery.
Pray too for the Diocese of Canberra Goulburn with new leadership.