Romans 8:31 Context
Paul wrote this letter to the churches of Rome, explaining the revelation of God’s judgment through the law and saving grace through Christ’s redemptive work on the cross.
While addressing theological questions and concerns of the early church. Paul discusses that we are dead to sin, alive to Christ, living by the Spirit, and a part of future glory to be revealed.
Romans 8:31 Meaning
Our suffering is “not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (v. 18). God predestined us and called us. Therefore, no snare of the enemy will ever succeed because he works it for his glory.
The chapter continues to declare we are more than conquerors, and nothing is able to separate us from the love of God. So who can be against us if the all-knowing God of the universe is for us?
The chapter goes on to ask, “Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen?” The everlasting love of the Creator God is on our side and working all things for the good.
Therefore, the enemy will not prevail. We know the end of the story and the victory Jesus has already won.
Romans 8:31 Application
God is greater than our daily temptation and larger than the opposition we face; we have ultimate victory in Christ.
It can be easy to want the approval of humanity or believe that everything should go our way. But that is not what the Bible says.
Trials and tribulations will come, but we have the promises of God to stand on. This verse is one of those promises.
Death, betrayal, job loss, fear, sickness, a mistake—all of these things God can work for good. It can produce good fruit, it can open new doors, and it can bring glory to the Father. Isn’t that good news?
Our God is for us. He is the conductor of the orchestra, and the painter of the masterpiece. The God of the universe is for us. He is not trying to trick you; he is for you.
He is not condemning you; he is for you. He has not forgotten you; he is for you. No matter what tomorrow brings, you can rejoice, because he is for you.
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”