All things

Romans 8:28 - "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"


You may have read this scripture before, but I think it is worthy of deeper consideration then just a passing glance. This is true of all Scripture, but this morning, I would like to focus on this verse. When God says all things, that is exactly what He means.

I know we can see Him working in the pleasant, happy times, the joyous times, the times when all seems "right" with the world. But what about the harsh times, when someone has wronged you, or when you are in physical or emotional, or even mental pain? What about when someone you love doesn't love you, or they did love you, but they pass on?

Well, God said "all" things, and I have to believe He meant all things. What does this mean? It means that IF you love God (and yes, this is a requirement. See the verse above) all things are working for your good, and you have a purpose in life. I could talk about what purpose means to a person's life, but I won't deviate from the topic at hand at this point.

God can take that which appears to be ugly in your life, and turn it into something so beautiful, you couldn't have dreamed it up. He will use it to make your own life beautiful, but then I believe He also uses our pain to make the lives of others beautiful. When God's love is overflowing your life, it can't help but spill onto those around you, and they will take notice. But we must open our hands to Him and receive whatever He has for us. Just a thought from the mind of Crystal =)


Crystal