April 24, 2016
Lately I have been reading some of the writings of Paul in the books of Acts and Romans. Acts is an interesting account of Paul ( or Saul of Tarsus), and his conversion and his missionary travels. The first seven chapters of Romans were a bit heavy treading, requiring the use of a good study guide to help me understand Paul's language as he speaks primarily to the Jewish converts who still want to hang on to the Law of Moses and have a difficult time understanding God's grace through the Savior.
It was with welcome relief that I read Romans chapter 8 this morning, a straight- forward chapter about how we are blessed with peace and joy as a result of following Jesus Christ. Of course I have always been familiar with verse 28, and grateful for it's uplifting message. Verses 38-39 bring additional peace to the hearts of all believers. Nothing can separate us from the love of God, our eternal Father and Heaven. As we heed His direction through the Holy Ghost, we will be given strength to endure all that is asked of us, while experiencing the 'peace that passeth all understanding'.
Lately I have been reading some of the writings of Paul in the books of Acts and Romans. Acts is an interesting account of Paul ( or Saul of Tarsus), and his conversion and his missionary travels. The first seven chapters of Romans were a bit heavy treading, requiring the use of a good study guide to help me understand Paul's language as he speaks primarily to the Jewish converts who still want to hang on to the Law of Moses and have a difficult time understanding God's grace through the Savior.
It was with welcome relief that I read Romans chapter 8 this morning, a straight- forward chapter about how we are blessed with peace and joy as a result of following Jesus Christ. Of course I have always been familiar with verse 28, and grateful for it's uplifting message. Verses 38-39 bring additional peace to the hearts of all believers. Nothing can separate us from the love of God, our eternal Father and Heaven. As we heed His direction through the Holy Ghost, we will be given strength to endure all that is asked of us, while experiencing the 'peace that passeth all understanding'.
