Re:Verse passage – Romans 8:31-39 (day four)
“Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.” V. 34
For those in Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study, this verse should feel familiar. Hebrews 1 also tells where Jesus is – at the right hand of the Father.
Jesus doesn’t simply disappear off the scene once he ascends to heaven. After his life of intimate connection with people on earth, he doesn’t suddenly become distant or removed. He sends his very Spirit to live inside of us; and he is also currently, as we speak, sitting at the right hand of the Father interceding for us. Though we don’t physically see him with us as the disciples did, he’s very much still actively engaged with his people.
Romans chapter 8 is filled with language of intimacy: we’re invited to call God “Abba, Father.” The Spirit works in our very being to free us from bondage, and we become inseparable from God’s love. Just as intimately, our Savior sits at the right hand of that God of love, interceding for us. Viewing Jesus in this way has always struck a chord with me, especially when God feels far off. We don’t serve a distant God, but one who is constantly in intimate connection with us, even when we’re not aware of it.
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everyday during my daily devotionals these past 2 years (full of illnesses etc )
I have begun my written prayer journaling addressing each reflection, concern & often worries to my Abba Father so this is a helpful reminder that God is as close as any earthly mate or friend-thanks be to God being beside me each step of my often challenging days
Ptl
Happy Friday. Not every Friday is TGIF.Some Fridays feel like Alexander and His Terrible, Horrible, No Good ,Very Bad Day. The former ones are easy and you can Praise the Lord with gladness non-stop. But I like where you pointed out that Jesus ” sends his very spirit to live in us.”. At least I don’t feel alone and I can ask my indwelling spirit, “How are you doing in there under the circumstances”? and rest assured I will receive an answer. Thank you.