"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28
Notes from John MacArthur:
The best manuscript evidence of the original Greek records this verse this way: "We know that God causes all things to work together for good." Now, we understand that there is evil, not only in the world, but in us. It isn't saying that all things are good. It says that God causes all things to work together for good. This leads us to the profound element of God's supreme authority and power over all the issues of life to produce out of them His own good purposes. God takes all the contingencies of life, all the choices, all the good, bad, and indifferent things, and weaves them together for ultimately a good purpose. That is the promise that God is giving to those who have been called to salvation. Every suffering, temptation, trial, even every sin, God works together into a tapestry that ultimately is for your good. You might not see it at the time. It's like looking at the back of a Persian rug. It's just a bunch of threads going into chaotic directions. But when you turn it over some day in eternity, you'll see how it all worked together for good.
Verses for further study:
Ezra 8:22
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Ephesians 1:4; 1:11; 5:27
Colossians 1:22
Jude 24
1 John 4:19
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GraceAnna, I love that you are including the verses for further study! I was listening to Revive our Hearts this morning and Nancy gave a quote from John Piper. Maybe you have heard it. "Prayer and meditating on the Word of God are like parallel rails that enable the train of our souls to stay on the track that leads to holiness and heaven." She went on to quote that the first of the year is a good time to renew our zeal. Everything gets old, worn, and weak without renewal and restoration. Again, thank you for encouraging us with this challenge.
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