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The Love of God

by Brett Fuller on December 11, 2017

There is a normal rhythm of life to which all of us have become accustomed. This “normal” is the bedrock of expectation upon which we build our everyday existence. We rely on it so much that when “normal” doesn’t happen, our equilibrium goes adrift. A car accident, disappointing results from medical tests, surprising tax increases seem to separate us from the moorings of expected daily living.

Realizing the instability of the world, God sent a word of encouragement through His servant Paul. In Rom 8:38-39 He said, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 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.”

Paul understood life would be unpredictable and that feeling separated from normal would probably be normal. Yet, he also knew there was one thing from which we could never be separated—God’s love. Today, receive that from which you can never be removed and let God’s stabilizing love stabilize everything else. Live right, live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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