Romans 8:15 ESV Context
Chapter eight of Paul’s letter to the Romans serves as a reminder that we have life in Christ Jesus. And when we have life in Jesus, we will never be separated from the Father, and he will love us forever—as his own children.
Romans 8:15 ESV Meaning
The spirit of slavery is the opposite of who God is. The spirit of slavery supports everything that God is against. We are no longer bound by sin because Jesus died on the cross.
Because of this, we no longer have to be afraid of the unknown, sickness, loss, or even death. Jesus has already won over all of our worries about this world.
God has made us his own children by believing that Jesus died and rose from the dead. He loved us so much that he made us joint heirs with him.
We are not just strangers with God; we are not even his close friends or neighbours. We are his sons and daughters, his children. We can even call him “Abba, Father.”
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Remember that as a child of God, Jesus has already won favour for you, no matter what you are going through today. There is still pain in that, yes.
In fact, Paul tells us just a few lines later that,
Your suffering, the worry and anxiety that you feel, is not in vain when your heart is pointed toward the Father. You are God’s child; find rest in your Father.
Romans 8:15 ESV Application
Don’t you wish you could just drop everything, go upstairs to your dad’s room, and sit with him for a while? You know that his wisdom is much greater than your troubles.
Pull out your Bible, find a cosy spot in your house, and read your favourite part.
What does that page teach you about God? Perhaps it will remind you of his kindness, mercy, and power.
As you think about your verse, let that wisdom wash over you. You have a Father in God.
When your stress seems too much to handle, think about who he is and let that calm you. You are not in this position by yourself. He made you his child and let you cry “Abba!”
“Don’t worry about tomorrow, because it will have its own problems.” The pain of today is enough for today.