Romans 8:28

1-27-2010
Romans 8:28

It’s easy to ask the question, “Why me God? What purpose does this serve in my life?” It seems for every 100 news clips only 1 has a positive theme. We are bombarded with negativity and the press does everything they can to highlight this truth. I read the newspaper every morning and in the local news section everything involves something bad.

Followers of Christ and non-believers struggle with the negative events that occur in our lives. As a Christ follower, we are not immune to the tough times. Divorces, sickness, financial problems, and other “Oh No” events will and do occur, so how are we to handle these times? Instead of doing the easy thing and saying, “why me God,” let’s understand what Romans 8:28 tells us.
“28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Notice this verse says, “We know that in ALL THINGS God ….purpose.” He doesn’t just work in isolated incidents; he is always there, so that we may fulfill His purpose for our lives. This isn’t about our purpose, but His purpose. God works for the good of the eternal, not the temporal.

When life hits us upside the head, we must remind ourselves of Romans 8:28. He knows what He is doing. He has the full view and big picture in mind. We must remind ourselves of this vision, and not allow the temporal issues this world throws upon us to deter us from the narrow path God intends for us.

Application:
1.Meditate on Romans 8:28
2.Do you have events in your life that lead your focus astray from the eternal view God desires for us?