Recently I am being challenged with the following scripture.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,* who* have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.

I have had this scripture locked away in my brain for quite some time, but am just now pondering how that really works. “All things” work together for good. Wow…kinda hard to swallow if you have had major tragedy in your life. Difficult to accept if there are areas of challenge.

I know it is true because I believe God’s Word to be flawless, but wonder if my perception of what is best isn’t limited by personal convenience. Ultimately, is that really God’s goal for my life. That I be happy, excited, comfortable, and content. Or, could this scripture challenge that idea.

No, I think that some of the things that happen in our lives occur because God sees something that we do not yet see. He allows things to step out of our definition of “wonderful” in order that we might become stronger, have more faith, become less about ourselves and more about others, or perhaps to teach us something that we would not be able to understand unless we discover it in the classroom of difficulty.

I am grappling with this topic personally, not because I am struggling. I am actually in a great place in life and appreciate the current expression of what seems to be “all things working for good” at this time. But, I am asking the question to determine how would I respond if things were not so perfect. And, I have been trying to discover answers here because I want to share them with those going through personal Job experiences or that are passing through the valley of the shadow of death.

Ultimately, I don’t have any answers other than to say that it is true. If you love God and have surrendered to Him, then you can bank on it. He will make ALL THINGS work together for your good.

You might not understand it right now. You might have more questions than answers. You might be in a heap of trouble or your might be falsely accused. But, God is there, working in your situation. And, He is painting a silver lining.

Rest assured, that even if you don’t understand how it works, this spiritual principle will not fail.

Look up…

Sean