All Things Work Together for Good

January 09, 2012 Monday Message:

“We know that for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things work together for good.” Romans 8:28

If everyone could look into the future, we would clearly see and understand God’s purpose for what falls into our lives. But as we’re living life day-to-day, God’s intent is not always easily discernible.

For example, there is much suffering in the world. The suffering did not come from God. God will not give you what he does not have, and there is no pain, suffering, sickness, illness, disease, famine or poverty in heaven. So God did not cause the suffering, but He can make good come out of it.

God works these things together for his purpose; all things together – not in isolation. God isn’t only worried about a single incident; he has his eyes set on the trend. God’s superior vision can see the big picture, the fully realized completed creation.

We have become experts at handing God our lemons; God has become an expert in making lemonade! God won’t just make lemonade out of SOME of the lemons. The Bible says that ALL these things work together for His good purpose. This is God’s gift to those who love Him, those who are called by Him, according to His purpose.

Some days lemonade tastes a lot like the living water…

Norton Lawellin