Friday, March 3 [Nothing] will be able to separate us from God’s love.​—Rom. 8:39.

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Friday, March 3

[Nothing] will be able to separate us from God’s love.—Rom. 8:39.

 

The apostle Paul was familiar with Jesus’ promise that “everyone exercising faith in [Jesus] might . . . have everlasting life.” (John 3:16; Rom. 6:23) Paul certainly was among those who were exercising faith in the ransom. He was convinced that Jehovah is ready to forgive even those who have sinned seriously if they are repentant. (Ps. 86:5) Paul also had faith in the power of God’s love as expressed by Christ. Notice the reassuring words at the end of Galatians 2:20. Paul said: “The Son of God . . . loved me and handed himself over for me.” Paul did not put a limit on God’s love, as if to say, ‘I can see why Jehovah would love my brothers, but he could not possibly love me.’ Paul reminded the Romans: “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) God’s love knows no boundaries! Paul was absolutely convinced of the power of God’s love. Paul knew how Jehovah had patiently dealt with the nation of Israel. w21.04 22 ¶8-10