Genesis 38 Job 4
Romans 8
The apostle Paul starts Romans
chapter 8 with wonderful words – we are set free because of what Jesus has
done. What transforming news this
is! Today’s Genesis chapter shows that
God can use his people even when we disobey Him or let Him down. Judah, Tamar and Perez all appear in the
genealogy of Jesus {Matthew 1.3}. But
now His Spirit dwells in us, helping us in our weakness.
Job chapter 4 illustrates the
unreliability of human friends – Job wanted someone to empathise with him [‘to
weep with those who weep’] but Eliaphaz was too busy passing judgement and
telling Job where he had gone wrong.
God’s Spirit lives in us and prays for us. Now nothing can separate us from the love of
God in Christ Jesus our Lord. We are
His children, led by His Spirit.
Have I accepted Christ’s wonderful
free gift?
If so, what do I think of being
God’s child?
What is my mind set on? [v.5]
Do I know that in all things {the
good and the bad, the pains and the joys of life} God is working for my
good? [v.28]
I find it helpful to remember
verses 38 & 39.
(Reflections for this week
are written by a member of the prayer ministry team)