26 October | Teens
«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
Remember the game of hide and seek? Sometimes we think we have found the perfect hiding place, that no one will find us in that place, but we always end up being found. With God, it is even more incredible: no matter where we are or what we do, He always finds us, because nothing can separate us from His love.
In Romans 8:35-39, Paul reminds us that even in the most difficult situations, such as tribulation, persecution, famine, danger, or even death, God’s love remains with us. It is a promise that no matter what, God is there for us, and His love is unwavering.
This biblical passage is a powerful reminder that God’s love is greater than any challenge we may face. He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to die for us, and nothing, not even death, can separate us from that supreme love. Who can separate us from such a great love? Nothing will separate us from You, Lord!
Take Action
To practice God’s constant presence in your life, play a game of hide-and-seek with your family or friends. During the game, remember that just as you look for your friends, God is always looking for us and wants to be close to us. After the game, share with them about God’s unconditional love and how nothing can separate us from that love.