“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 (NASB)
The Sovereign goodness of God works to either cause or allow all things to happen in our lives. These events are not random or unforeseen by Him. We have His promise that everything He allows into our lives is purposefully ordained for two ends: God’s eventual Glory and our eventual good. This includes not only the things that we see as blessing but even trials and tribulation. God brings us to the mountain top so that we may glorify Him for His provision. God takes us through the valley so that we may glorify Him for His peace and protection. There is tremendous comfort in knowing that the God Who knows us better than we know ourselves is in total control of the events of our our lives. The Father is always Good to His children and His plan for them is always perfect.
Questions for application…
In what two ways does God ordain all things?
How does this promise help us when we are going through a “valley”?
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