“All things work together for good.”
In our short attention span microwave-ready culture, we sure do love the short pithy sayings. Have you heard the above declaration before? Usually, something good has come out of or after something bad for someone. They might post what happened on Facebook and then state, “See! All things work together for good. Isn’t God awesome?! #worktogetherforgood #Godisawesome”
As the late Steve Irvin, the “Crocodile Hunter”, would say around a hazardous situation or animal, “Danger! Danger!” You’ve just completely misquoted Romans 8:28. Here is the full verse:
“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.”
What was Paul saying? We serve a sovereign God who is in control of each believer’s life. This is also called God’s providence. It is my humble opinion that He is telling us of the spiritual benefits He works in our lives as His children, and also of our promised future glory in eternity. If we love God and desire to serve Him wholeheartedly, what we want is really for Him to use our lives for His glory. He works for our good even though it may not always seem or feel like a good thing in the short term. We don’t define what “good” means.
Read it for yourself and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to the truth. This is a reminder of my burden for you through this devotional. Don’t take my word for it.