1. Victory in Jesus (35-37)

God does not promise his children an easy, trouble- free life. Paul encountered trouble, persecution, hardship, famine, nakedness, and even the sword. But he was victorious in life and in death because he never doubted the love of God. Those who encounter the storms of life without God suffer terrible defeat. But when we hold on to God's love in every changing scene of life, we are more than conquerors through him who loves us.

2. Nothing can separate us from God's love (38-39)

The problems and trials of life do not separate us from God's love-they draw us closer to him. Paul shares with us his conviction that neither the sorrows or joys of life, nor the victories or defeats, neither angels nor demons, neither life nor death nor anything else can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Application: Lord, thank you for the assurance that nothing can separate me from you. Thank you for victory in Jesus.
One Word: Victory in Jesus