5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:1-5
I saw a picture this week that was very interesting. The picture was of sand under a microscope. I will get back to that picture in a second, but I often hear people say, "does God really love me" or "does God really care about me and what happens to me?" For those who are very strong in their faith and relationship with God, this question probably doesn't come up. Or, does it come up but in just a different way. Have you ever asked God, "why" or "why now" when something has happened to you where you seem beaten down or hurt? Or, do you ever ask God, "where are you?" These are all forms of the first two questions, because there is doubt written all over them. I believe people can tend to portray in life that they have a strong faith, but being human we all can have doubt creep into our minds. Now if you look closely at this scripture, it is very clear that God loves us, and we should boast that He is right there with us through the Holy Spirit. Now, let's take a look at that picture of sand under a microscope.(See below & if you can't see the picture, Google Sand under microscope) If God created something which is that beautiful, but can't be seen by the naked eye, how much more beautiful are we as His creation to have a relationship with Him. Certainly God poured and pours His love over us regularly, we just need to have faith that whatever the circumstances we are in, that He loves us and is there for us.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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