ALL THINGS TURN OUT FOR OUR GOOD

PROCLAMATION

“And we know that all things works together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the believers in Rome.  In this chapter Paul begins by stating the privilege that believers have in Christ by virtue of their union with Him. (Romans 8:1)  Through Christ Jesus, The Spirit has made us free from the law of sin and death.  For what the law could not do, God sent His Son, wrapped in flesh, to be a sin offering and condemn sin. (Romans 8:2-3)  So that the requirement of righteousness might be fulfilled for those of us who live according to The Spirit and not according to the flesh.  Those who live by the flesh have their minds set on the desires of the flesh.  But those who live by The Spirit have their minds set on the things of The Spirit. (Romans 8:4-5)  To be carnally minded and governed by the flesh leads to death.  To be spiritually minded leads to life and peace.  The carnal mind is hostile towards God and those who follow the flesh cannot please God. (Romans 8:6-8)  If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin but the spirit is alive because of righteousness.  The Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from the dead is living within believers. (Romans 8:10-11)  For as many as are led by The Holy Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14)  They are joint heirs with Christ, and if they walk with Him, they will be glorified with Him. (Romans 8:17)  For we are saved by hope, by the hope for things unseen which we patiently wait for. (Romans 8:24-25)   We know that whatever happens in this life, that God works things out for the good of them who love Him and who have been called according to His purpose from darkness into His marvelous light. (Romans 8:28 and 1 Peter 2:9)

 

APPLICATION

We may not see it when we want it, or right away, but even during or following every storm there is a blessing.  Things which appear to us to be bad, God will work them out for our benefit.  However, this verse applies only to those believers who truly love The Lord.  There are, unfortunately, many people claim to love Him but their actions say otherwise.  They say the words but do not live by them and in the end, He will say that He never knew those people. (Matthew 7:23 and 25:41)  Jesus, The Christ, said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)  If you love The Lord, then you will believe in and obey His Holy Word.