What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (32) He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? (33) Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. (34) Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
The letter to the Romans was written by the apostle Paul and today we study the verses at the end of chapter 8. Paul begins this chapter by writing that there is “Therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” The penalty for our sins has already been paid by Christ and by the resurrection of Jesus, God has accepted this perfect sacrifice. Christ’s intercession covers our sin and abolishes spiritual death for the faithful. God’s love for us is demonstrated by giving His only Son to die for us and we must see all adversity in this light. There are strong spiritual forces against the faithful but remember, anything against us is against God. If God gave his dearest beloved for His plan of salvation, He will carry through with us as we are surely lesser than Christ
Paul makes it clear that God foreknows the faithful and he also teaches us that we will participate in the cross which is to be borne by His people. In this light we are to humbly submit to whatever condition is allotted to us. Sorrows and afflictions of this world are no loss and only temporary – Christ is our perfect example of submission. Present miseries might make us less in the eyes of the world but before God, we will shine.
The indwelling Spirit gives us courage to react to adversity. All miseries are consecrated in Christ and we are promised victory. Nothing can resist God – we can be shaken but not defeated. There is no room for an accuser as God, our judge, has already pronounced the faithful exempt from guilt. No adversary can endanger our salvation. There remains no condemnation for the faithful in Christ