“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.” Romans 8:28
I think this is one of the most
flippantly used verses in Scripture. A friend loses their job or their house
burns down and we quote this verse. They lose a loved one and we quote this
verse. We too often interpret it that God will make what WE want to be good come
out of something that is very bad. That is not what it says.
We exist for God’s glory, not Him
for ours. God wants to be continuously transforming us into His likeness. That
is good, and while it might surprise us; that is the good God most wants in our
lives. His “good” may not be the new house or job that we want. His good is
that which will help us know Him better, trust Him more, and reveal His glory
to others. That good will always be good for us; we just don’t always see that
far ahead.
Dear
Father, Help me to trust each day in your definition of good. Amen.
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