I’m very competitive! Who doesn’t like winning? So when I read that Christians are “more than conquerors” (ROM. 8:37), it sounds pretty exciting. But what does it actually mean?

Paul begins Romans 8 by retelling how, in His grace, God sent His Son Jesus to pay the penalty for our sins (VV.1-3). He goes on to say that Christians also have the help of the Holy Spirit as we fight against our selfishness in our daily lives (VV.4-17). Paul then talks about Jesus’ unfailing love (V.35).

When I was a teenager in Singapore, I had to go through a really harsh punishment because of something I did wrong. I was forced to kneel on the thorny skin of a durian (a large, spiky Asian fruit). I became angry and bitter.

But when I heard about God’s love for me and I put my faith in Jesus, He not only forgave my sin but taught me to forgive others. I slowly stopped living in selfishness and anger. Because of Christ and His love for us, we are winners!

By: Albert Lee

To Pray About . . .

Lord Jesus, thanks for Your love that makes me more than a conqueror!