Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35

 As news reports talk about the tragic events happening in Israel, one thing stands out, their love of family and country. Stories of young men stepping up to defend their country, parents shielding their children from the horrific acts placed upon them from their enemies. How would you respond in a dire situation?

 For your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Romans 8:36

 As a child of God, your enemy is all around you. Satan uses people and circumstances to try and wreck your life, sometimes putting you into a situation of great turmoil. So much turmoil, that makes you question why God would allow this circumstance to befall you. The truth is, this world is not your home (Philippians 3:20), and the world is full of evilness, which constantly bombards your life, putting you at risk to default your Savior. But God! His love is evident in each and every attack and your commitment to Him should be as strong as He showed you while hanging on a Roman cross. Your freedom in Christ came at a cost, and one day you might have to pay the ultimate cost in the face of your enemies. Are you prepared?

 Yet in all these things we are ore than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37

 Jesus told His disciples: “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”. God, through His Holy Spirit, lives inside of you (as a child of God). He is consciously aware of everything you face in life and always there to equip you for the moment. No matter what circumstances you face, immerse yourself in His unending love, for He has conquered the world on your behalf and will bless you when you remain loyal to Him. Share that love with others, even your enemies. Jesus loves you!