GIFU
An acronym is an abbreviation often formed from the first letters in a phrase. Some of the more popular ones are ASAP, FYI, LOL, and BTW. As Soon As Possible, For Your Information, Laugh Out Loud, and By The Way. Acronyms are more popular than ever, due to the increase in texting and messaging.
I am proposing we create a new one today. GIFU. I have found this expression in scripture and believe it to be one of the predominant themes in the bible, and one of the most contested.
Elisha understood GIFU.
“When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:15-17)
Jesus never doubted that GIFU.
“Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?” (Matthew 26:53)
David the worshiping, warrior, king knew GIFU
“He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (Psalms 91:11)
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” (Psalms 139:17)
Paul was absolutely convinced GIFU.
“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Have you figured out what phrase is represented by this abbreviation? The words are found in this passage.
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
“Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” (Romans 8:34)
John knew GIFU
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)
GIFU, GOD IS FOR US. God is on our team. He loves us to pieces. He has our back, and our front. Nothing can separate us from His love. Amen.
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:31-32)
Have a wonderful day marinating in the eternal truth that God is for us and God is for YOU,
Steve
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