Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
The specific good will be seen when we are glorified as we are conformed to the image of Christ. The Christian should not view present distresses and reversals as ultimately destructive. In some manner they are preparing us for the future revelation of God’s glory. At that time we will clearly see what we have always known: “… that in all things [pleasures, pains, experiences of tremendous suffering, disappointments] God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” It really is true! God does cause everything that happens to us (even the evils inflicted by others, even the presently inexplicable disappointments) to work out for every believer’s eternal good. 1
Application
- It is most important that you set your heart on this verse and not on difficulties you face.
- Rejoice not for the hard times, but through these hard times, you are becoming more like Jesus.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for taking the worst situations and making something good out of them and something good in me.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
