Today in the Word Devotional

God Is for Us!


Listen Later

A famous saying goes, “God plus you is a majority.” It implies that God is on our side and will help us conquer our opposition. As Christians, we know that God is with us. But because those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God, the real question should not be whether God is with us, but whether He is for us. The presence of the Holy Spirit answers this question. The Spirit’s indwelling presence is proof that God has accepted us in Christ. The Spirit “testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children” (v. 16). The Spirit also “intercedes for us through wordless groans” (v. 26). Paul says we have been groaning since creation (v. 22), longing for our future hope in Christ! This groaning does not seem to be a conversation that we participate in or can even hear. It is the Spirit addressing the Father directly on our behalf. The outcome of these prayers is guaranteed because the Father “knows the mind of the Spirit,” and the Spirit’s requests are “in accordance with the will of God” (v. 27). When difficulties arise in our lives, we don’t need to worry about whether God’s attitude has changed toward us. Whatever the circumstance, “God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (v. 28). God’s purpose for us is that we should be “conformed to the image of his Son” (v. 29). The worst that can happen cannot separate us from God’s love or His good plan for our lives. Through Christ, we are “more than conquerors” (v. 37).  >> God is not an ally but a sovereign who not only rules over us but over all of the circumstances that affect us. Read verses 38 and 39 aloud! Whatever your situation might be today, remember that God is for you, and He is always in control!
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Today in the Word DevotionalBy Today In The Word

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

65 ratings


More shows like Today in the Word Devotional

View all
Insight for Living Daily Broadcast by Chuck Swindoll - Insight for Living

Insight for Living Daily Broadcast

3,083 Listeners

FamilyLife Today® by FamilyLife Podcast Network

FamilyLife Today®

1,695 Listeners

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly by Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

4,790 Listeners

Breakpoint by Colson Center

Breakpoint

3,000 Listeners

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life by Tim Keller

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

15,727 Listeners

In the Market with Janet Parshall by Moody Radio

In the Market with Janet Parshall

1,380 Listeners

The Briefing with Albert Mohler by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

The Briefing with Albert Mohler

8,536 Listeners

The Land and the Book by Moody Radio

The Land and the Book

290 Listeners

Ask Pastor John by Desiring God

Ask Pastor John

3,896 Listeners

Summit Life with J.D. Greear by J.D. Greear Ministries

Summit Life with J.D. Greear

1,288 Listeners

Pray the Word with David Platt by David Platt

Pray the Word with David Platt

1,399 Listeners

Solid Joys Daily Devotional by Desiring God

Solid Joys Daily Devotional

2,131 Listeners

Core Christianity by Adriel Sanchez

Core Christianity

557 Listeners

The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

The Bible Recap

35,216 Listeners

Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women by Crossway

Daily Joy: A 365-Day Devotional for Women

76 Listeners