June 17, 2026
Daily Devotional:
“Unshakable Certainty”
Romans 8:31
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Life has a way of throwing a lot of "things" at us. Financial strain, broken relationships, nagging insecurities, or an uncertain future—these are the heavy weights that Paul refers to right before this verse when he talks about suffering, weakness, and hardship. It is easy to look at a mountain of overwhelming circumstances and feel completely outnumbered. But Paul stops us in our tracks with a massive, life-altering shift in perspective. He doesn’t deny the reality of our struggles. Instead, he asks a formatting question that changes how we view them: If God is for us, who can be against us?
Notice he doesn’t say, "If God is for us, no one will oppose us." Opposition will come. But the creator of the universe, the author of time, and the conqueror of death has firmly aligned Himself with you. When you weigh the creator of all things against the troubles of this world, the scale tipscompletely. The word "if" here isn't a statement of doubt, it actually functions closer to the word "since". Since God is for us. It is an absolute, immovable reality. If the highest authority in existence is on your side, any opposition you face loses its power to permanently defeat you. You are not fighting for victory; you are resting in a victory that hasalready been won.
At its core, Romans 8:31 is a declaration of ultimate security. When Paul asks, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" he isn't saying that Christians will never face enemies, hardships, or pain. Instead, he is saying that no opposing force can ever truly defeat or destroy someone who belongs to God. It means that because God has chosen to be on your side, your ultimate victory is already secured. Opposition will come, but it can never separate you from God's love or derail His good plans for your life. When you realize that God's favor over your life is secure, your posture changes from fear to quiet confidence. You can face the day not because you are strong enough, but because He is.
Today, take a moment to identify the specific things that are causing you anxiety or fear. Frame them next to the truth of Romans 8:31. If you feel overwhelmed at work or school: Since God is for me, this pressure cannot define my worth or future. If you are facing conflict or isolation- Since God is for me, I am never truly abandoned or unloved.