Romans 8:28 New International Version (NIV)
28 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.
The real issue in our lives is not God's faithfulness, but
ours. The history of God's faithfulness to Israel and to his promises is found
in the Scriptures. We can depend and rely on him to do what he promises,
despite the apparent circumstances of our lives. The real issue is whether or
not we choose to truly love him and live for his purposes when life becomes
unbearable and faith becomes hard. This verse is no platitude, but the
life-ring of hope for those with gritty faith who choose to persevere when
there is no easy reason for doing so. Faith is rooted in a Savior who triumphed
over death, Satan, and sin on the third day while we find ourselves caught up on
the second day waiting for the dawn of our full salvation.
Thought for today:
Do I bemoan the fact that my plans fell apart rather than acknowledge God in
the potential and promise of something new and better?
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