4. THE BOOK OF ROMANS.

“ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD?”

Do they?

This verse is the most misquoted verse in the Bible if not truly understood.

He we are almost halfway through June in the middle of 2025. Did all things work together for your good?

Let’s read the full verse together;

All things, at all times, in every circumstance.

“FOR WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD, TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD, TO THEM WHO ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.”

Romans 8:28.

Is this a promise or a principle?

Then why don’t things work together for us when we have claimed it?

Does your happiness depend on things working for good or bad?

THINGS WORK … LIFE IS GOOD!

THINGS DO NOT WORK … LIFE IS BAD!

It’s a mistaken concept.

You mistakenly think that this verse is telling as that the “things” work together for your good,

“on their own”

However, in light of the Biblical teaching on Divine Providence as to what is happening to you at this moment.

Paul is telling us that, “GOD HIMSELF WORKS FOR GOOD” in all things is reassuring.

It means no matter your circumstances there are “two qualifications” for God to be working together for your own good.

You know that God Himself is at work in every aspect of your life and you must align yourself with His purpose to bring glory to Him in this time knowing you will see the full glory in the after-life.

THE FIRST QUALIFICATION.

He works for the good for those

“WHO LOVE HIM”

If you love God, you can trust that He is now at work for your good. He loves you unconditionally, and generous in His workings. Oh, dear reader, God wants the best for you, practically or spiritually.

THE SECOND QUALIFICATION.

He works, “for those who are “the called” according to His purposes.”

At the very moment God is submitting His purposes for you.

You have been called by Him for a higher purpose that you may not know.

You see God’s purpose actually reminds us what our good is…

It’s not our comfort, or prosperity, or to make life easy without any problems or challenges along the way, or for acceptance from others.

IT IS TO THE FURTHERING OF HIS PURPOSE “THROUGH US.” AND “IN US.”

Sometimes, I want immediate outcomes so I can see the good in what is happening now!

I have learned that it can take years to understand that it was for my good, protection, or my success. God’s good hand was always upon me, and it took faith to trust His Love and leading when I could not understand.

He doesn’t always do it the way I would have liked Him to do it!

HERE IS WHERE FAITH COMES IN.

Waiting, watching, not worrying, and walking by faith when you cannot see the final purpose of the test.

A good response toward the Lord is to praise and worship Him, it will result in your growing gracefully into the likeness of Jesus Christ.

The dilemma ceases when you quietly wait and see the Salvation of the Lord. We must never cease to praise and worship Him so that verse twenty-nine becomes a reality.

VERSE TWENTY NINE … in the New Living translation.

“FOR GOD KNEW HIS PEOPLE IN ADVANCE AND HE CHOSE THEM TO BECOME THE IMAGE OF HIS SON JESUS CHRIST.”