Thoughts On Romans 8: 28
"All things work together for good for those
who love the Lord, and are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8: 28
This Scripture assures us everything will work together for good if we love our Lord.
If we are called according to his purpose, we have this blessed assurance.
This is one of the very first Bible verses I remember learning
as a small child and is one of my favorites.
My Grandmother had a small plaque made of ivory which I remember as a child.
It had this verse etched on it which she claimed and believed to be true.
This small antique was later given to me and although most would not consider it valuable, it meant a lot to me.
Words placed in our hearts never really depart from us when sown with love.
I remember the days she quoted this Scripture and taught me to memorize it.
I am thankful for this promise I learned at a very young age.
With each passing year, we see the reality and truth in knowing God's promises are all "yes" and "amen."
Many things we may not understand will be revealed to us by God when we seek Him and grow in grace.
One day we will have complete understanding, and then see the full reality of "all things working together for our good"
as God promised. Even though there may be dark clouds and stormy days around you, remember God is in the
"eye of every storm" and in full control if you belong to Him.
There is a silver lining behind all the clouds of this life.
Everything will turn out alright if we only keep trusting in God.
There is an old saying, "into every life a little rain must fall."
We know it rains on both the just and the unjust but God's
judgments and righteousness always work for the good of those who love Him.
Regardless of what you may be going through, there is one who is going through
it with you. You are never alone as the one who calms
the storms and says, "peace be still" to the wind and waves
is always there.
Hold on to the unchanging hand of Jesus. The scars in his hands were bore in love, that he might put the pieces of our lives back together again.
We are engraved in the palms of his hands and He will never forget us.
His love is the greatest of all and never fails.
The scars in our lives remind us of where he brought us from and where
we would be without Him. Our lives, which were once torn and broken,
were put back together at the Potter's wheel by the hand of
our loving Lord and Saviour.
We can be thankful He did not throw the clay away, but
took all the broken pieces and remade them into a vessel
of honor, fit for the Master's use.
We would be nothing without our Lord and would be drifting into the shores of eternity facing sudden
shipwreck and eternal separation from the Lord.
With Jesus as our Captain, we will have a safe landing and
our ship will rest on Heaven's shores. We serve a wonderful Lord
who is always aware of every tear that
falls and each hurt a heart may feel. He is a faithful friend who gives us true peace in his love.
May we give thanks always for eternal life and know one day we will be with our Lord forever.
Blessings in Christ,
Jo Ann
J. P.'s Inspirations (c) 2001
"The joy of the Lord is our strength."
All Things Work For Best
My life has been balanced
with pleasures and trials,
I've had many teardrops
and thousands of smiles.
I've soared to the moon
and I've plunged to the sand,
My life has been balanced
by God's loving hand.
I've had many friendships
I've had a few foes,
In the life of a Christian
that's the way that it goes.
Should I just accept
only good from God's hands?
No, I must endure
whatever He plans.
But I can be sure
and you can be, too,
All thinks work for best
as God deals with you.
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Romans 8: 28
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