Nothing can separate us from the love of God. All throughout our lives he whispers and calls – he even shouts sometimes – because he wants to share his life with us. He is always at work to form us into more perfect sons and daughters, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and united as one body. He demonstrated this constant work on our behalf when he miraculously fed the five thousand. He freely gives to anyone who comes to him. The abundance of grace is ours for the asking. His providence is boundless and immeasurable. His compassion and power in our lives can transform us into what he has called us to become. It was this same compassion and power that was displayed throughout the Old Testament; but to a stiff-necked people that kept falling. As we see Jesus on the cross the same compassion and power is reflected as we see death defeated once and for all. We have been forgiven. We have been set free, redeemed by his blood.

PRAYER: Abba Father, may we live liberated lives reflecting your power and compassion. Amen.