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Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their way and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Isaiah 55:6-7 Now is the Time God speaks right now, and the present moment is the time to respond. God's patience on this side of eternity is evident through His long-suffering nature, as He soverignly rules over this sinful world. As part of His common grace to all mankind, He grants us all the valuable gift of time. The time we’re given on earth allows us to turn away from our sins, embrace Jesus as our Savior, and receive salvation, escaping God’s final judgment and the eternal wrath to come. What mercy! Despite mankind’s reluctance to seek Him in the Scriptures, the Lord generously provides us with numerous chances. He's so patient with us! As Paul states, God extended mercy to him even when he was acting in ignorance and unbelief (1 Tim 1:13). The Lord's mercy and patience endure, even in our willful ignorance, as He desires us all to repent and turn to Him before it’s too late. He doesn’t want anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9) through believing the Good News that Jesus lived the perfect life for us, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again from the dead, ultimately defeating sin, Satan, and death. So now, whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Salvation is not by our own works or simply by "just being a good person." Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Jesus did all the work for us, and eternal life is a free gift (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23) Now is the Day It’s so comforting to know that Jesus is always available to everyone on this side of eternity, being patient toward us all and extending His mercy and grace to each and every one of us, every day. However, we must never take His patience and mercy for granted. The Lord urges us to seek Him without delay, as Scripture states that today is the day of salvation and that now is the right time to put our trust in Him. Not next year, not next week, not even tonight…but now! As it is written, He says that now is the day of salvation. For He says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you. ”Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Cor 6:2). Since we don't know how much time we have left on this earth, we shouldn't dare put off our salvation, as we could die in our sins at any moment. Only God knows how much time we have left, and we shouldn’t put God to the test with that. So we must seek the LORD while He may be found and call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 When confronted with the Gospel truth, we must not harden our hearts to it (Heb 3:8) but embrace Jesus wholeheartedly, as well as joyfully! Ignoring the truth or putting it off (saying we will submit to the truth later or when we’re “ready”) will only make it harder to accept in the future. The more we ignore Jesus and put off salvation, the harder our hearts will get toward the truth. We cannot ever assume that we will have another opportunity to embrace the truth in Jesus and be saved; thus, now is the right time to repent and believe in Him. Praise the Lord for the time He gives us to find everlasting life in Him! As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:15 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither things present, nor things to come, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 For I am Convinced Life is full of seasons of change and uncertainty. Even as believers, we can sometimes feel insecure, overwhelmed, or alone. To combat these feelings, we find in Romans Chapter 8 one of the most comforting and encouraging promises to us in all of Scripture. The Apostle Paul begins the chapter with a massive relief—"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1) And he ends it with total assurance—For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither things present, nor things to come, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-89). Paul covers it all, listing every possible dimension of the human experience. He addresses the ultimate fear of death, as well as everyday life. He first speaks to the spiritual forces we can't see. Then he talks about the anxieties we have about the present and the future and includes all the"powers" that exist. By stating that neither height nor depth, nor "anything else in all creation" can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, Paul leaves zero room for doubt. Now that's the ultimate security blanket for the Christian! The Author & Finisher Why does Paul place so much emphasis on God's love toward us? It's because Jesus wants us to be convinced of His unwavering love and experience an unshakeable confidence in Him. Sometimes, we can be tempted to tie our eternal security to our own faith, feelings, or circumstances. But the foundation of our eternal security does not rely on our feeble grip of Jesus. Rather, it rests entirely on Jesus's grip on us. Through His perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection He's the One who accomplished salvation for us. And it is by grace through faith in Him alone that we have eternal life. It's not even our faith that saves us, but it is the Object of our faith who saves us—Jesus. Faith is the instrument, but Jesus Christ is The Savior. Scripture tells us that Jesus is the both the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and eternal life is a free gift (Rom 6:23). Salvation belong to the LORD (Psalm 3:8, 62:1). Inseparable Jesus' love is not fickle or fragile. It never wavers, even though our faith can often waver. It never pulls away, even though we can often stumble. Jesus' love toward us is insperable in that it's perfect and complete and doesn't rely on what we do or don't do. Absolutely nothing can separate us from His love This awesome truth should transform how we think about life and go through our everyday challenges or seasons of trials and testing. So whenever the enemy tries to convince you that you are too sinful, too broken, or forgotten by Jesus, resist the devil's lies by being convinced of Jesus' love. And remember that Jesus never changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). For I am convinced that His gift of eternal life to you is secured forever through the Holy Spirit who lives inside of you forever. Therefore, His infinite love toward you is also forever! Child of God, you are deeply known, cared for, eternally loved, and forever secure in Jesus. Today, rest in Jesus' love, the One who keeps you in the palm of His hand. Trust that Jesus will show you the way because He is the way (John 14:6). Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for setting Your love on me before the foundation of the world! Sometimes I allow my circumstances, my fears, or my own sins to make me feel distant from You. Help me to always be convinced that nothing in all creation can separate me from Your love. I ask that You give me the peace, joy, and confidence to face whatever comes my way today, knowing Jesus loves me. Thank You for my faith in Jesus. Thank You for my family's faith in Jesus. Thank You, Jesus, for being my Lord and my Savior. Amen. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28-30 If The Bible Were a Ring There's a famous analogy about the Book of Romans, specifically chapter 8—If the Bible were a ring, the Book of Romans would be the diamond on that ring, and Romans Chapter 8 would be the apex of that diamond. Whenever I need comfort, encouragement, or just a major reality check, I often read through Romans 8. It's one of my "go-to" places in the Bible. Romans 8 is considered one of the greatest chapters in all of Scripture because it traces the entire journey of the Christian faith—beginning with absolute assurance of our salvation in Christ and ending with Jesus’ inseparable love toward us. As the apex of the diamond, Romans 8 radiates the brilliant facets of the Christian faith: • No Condemnation It opens with Paul’s famous declaration that "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). Paul tells us with absolute certainty and confidence that there is no condemnation for the believer. None whatsoever. So, if you're "in Christ Jesus," God will never condemn you for any sin —past, present, or future. The believer is secure in Him forever, no matter what. Yet, there is an absolute condition to this promise—salvation is granted only to the one who trusts in Christ alone. Jesus paid it all for us through His perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection. Salvation is a free gift, by grace alone through faith alone. It cannot be earned (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9). The Bible is clear that there is no other name under Heaven given to mankind or any other way of salvation that exists (Acts 4:12). The Bible is also clear that those who reject God's only way of salvation are condemned already and will not escape condemnation (John 3:18), unless they repent of their sins and pur their faith in Christ alone. • The Holy Spirit Throughout the chapter, Paul emphasizes how the Holy Spirit comes to live inside believers (Rom 8:9-11). With God living inside of us, He empowers us to live out the Christian faith and gives us assurance that we are children of God, as well as heirs of Christ and of God’s glory (Romans 8:4-17). Furthermore, Paul tells us that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses, and when we don’t have the words, He prays for us according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-27). The Holy Spirit is the One who helps us live out our faith in Jesus. He leads and teaches us, convicts and comforts us, and empowers us to have victory over our sin, trials, the devil and the world, ultimately helping us to become more like Jesus. So Christian, do not be afraid because Scripture tells us, You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world (1 John 4:4). • Present Suffering vs. Future Glory Paul acknowledges that this earthly life is full of trials and suffering, but he emphasizes that "our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18). One day, every believer and all of creation will be totally freed from its corruption—and that we all long for that day with eager anticipation, patience, confidence, and hope (Romans 8:19-23). While we wait in eager anticipation, we also stay grounded. We wholeheartedly carry out our earthly responsibilities while enduring trials, and we do this best by keeping an eternal perspective. When we practice setting our minds on eternal things, our earthly life will start aligning with God's will. • God's Sovereignty It contains the golden promise of God’s plan for us before the foundation of the world—that for those who love God and are called according to His purpose, He works all things together for our good, ultimately to conform us to the image of His Son, Jesus. That is the main goal of the entire Christian life—to become more like Jesus. We have been predestined, called, justified, and one day we will also be glorified (Romans 8:28-30). One day when we are ultimately glorified, we will see Jesus as He really is because we will be like Him. Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but He has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He really is (1 John 3:2). • God's Love Romans chapter 8 finishes with the most brilliant sparkle. Paul asks, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" He includes everything in the human experience that one might think could possibly separate us. And Paul emphatically concludes the chapter with saying that absolutely nothing in all of creation could ever separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39). What a statement! What a comforting truth! What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Now instead of me writing anything more about Romans 8, let's just go and read Romans 8 :) Romans 8 NLT

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At JennaLovesTheTruth.com, I have one great purpose. I'm here to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God gave me the gift to be an artist and the passion and love to write. I want to share His Word, be a light for others, and glorify Him through the talents He's graciously given me and the desires He's placed in my heart. My life's ultimate purpose is to glorify God and be a blessing to others, and my life's calling is to share the gospel. About Jenna Loves The Truth At JennaLovesTheTruth.com my purpose is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. By God's grace, I built and designed JennaLovesTheTruth.com as a place to speak the truth in love, encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ, and point everyone to Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth and our Savior (John 8:12). The Lord gave me the gift to be an artist and the love to write and play the piano. I want to share the truth and glorify Him through the talents He's given me and the desires He's placed in my heart (Psalm 37:4). Throughout my website, you will see butterflies as a theme. Butterflies represent transformation and new life, as my own life has been transformed since being brought to saving faith in Jesus, by God's grace. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come (2 Corinthians 5:17). I want to encourage everyone to open God's Word to come to know the biblical Jesus and not a false jesus of the imagination. Scripture is the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ (2 Tim 3:15-17). From Genesis to Revelation, the entire Bible is God's amazing story of His mercy and saving grace toward sinners in Jesus Christ. The written Word of God tells us about Jesus, the Living Word of God. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, Scripture all points us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Jesus Christ is Lord to all and Savior to all who trust in Him. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, for the glory of God alone. For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 11:36 “A true man reveals himself by his words. Therefore it is the Lord Jesus Christ who is called the Word of God. Jesus Christ is God speaking. God thinks what He says, and the thoughts of God are embodied in the person, work, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, His dear Son. God could’ve never revealed Himself so fully in any other way than by giving His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). ~ CH Spurgeon Art Writing Music