Sunday, July 6 – Romans 8, 9
1. Who intercedes for us when we don’t know how to pray? (Romans 8:26)
2. What does it mean that God makes “all things work together for good”? (Romans 8:28)
3. On what basis does God choose some to fulfill His purposes? (Romans 9:11–16)
Romans 8 is one of those chapters you don’t just read, you feel it. I’ve experienced it more than once: moments when I have no words to pray (more often than you might think) and remembering that the Spirit intercedes for me (v.26), I rest in that.
This chapter embraces us, reminding us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (v.1), and that we are not slaves to fear; we are children of the King of kings.
When I reach verses 29 and 30, with words like “predestined” and “called,” I understand that Paul isn’t trying to complicate our faith but to assure us that God is in control from beginning to end. And I say, “Amen!” Our story, even with all its difficult and complex moments, is in the hands of the God who already sees us complete in Christ.
Then, Romans 9 shifts the tone. Paul opens his heart and reveals his anguish for those who have not believed. It’s a heavier, more complex chapter, as it addresses election, mercy, and concepts beyond human understanding. Yet what comforts me is that God’s mercy never runs out. He still has a plan, even when we don’t fully grasp it.
There are days when everything feels out of place, and we pray and don’t even know how to begin. Romans 8 reminds me that I am not alone. Even when I lack the words, the Spirit understands me. And even when my situation makes no sense, God can use it for my good. This isn’t an empty promise; it’s a certainty rooted in His eternal love.
And when I reflect on God’s sovereignty in Romans 9, I don’t feel intimidated; I feel cared for. Not everything depends on me. My story is not adrift. There is purpose, even in silence.
Today, I want to leave you with this truth: Nothing will be able to separate you from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:39). May His peace surround you wherever you are, and may the Holy Spirit be your guide, comfort, and strength throughout the day.