Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
God didn’t say that all things are good, but that they will work for good.
God uses all the circumstances of life for our good.
We may not see the good right now, but we can still take comfort and rejoice in the completeness of God's promise.
This promise is only to those who love God.
God's purpose in turning everything to our good is not to bless us, make us happy, or make us wealthy.
God is making us more like Jesus.
It’s been said that the eye that is washed with tears sees the best.
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“He washed my eyes with tears that I might see, — The broken heart I had was good for me; — He tore it all apart and looked inside, — He found it full of fear and foolish pride. — He swept away the things that made me blind, — And then I saw the clouds were silver lined; — And now I understand 'twas best for me. — He washed my eyes with tears that I might see.
“He washed my eyes with tears that I might see — The glory of Himself revealed to me; — I did not know that He had wounded hands. — I saw the blood He spilt upon the sands. — I saw the marks of shame and wept and cried; — He was my substitute for me He died; — And now I'm glad He came so tenderly; — And washed my eyes with tears that I might see.”
Ira F. Stanphill
Ideas for this unprofitable blog are taken from The Sermon Notebook—Biblical resources for preachers and teachers of the word of God. They allow these sermons to be used as the Lord leads but not for profit.
