All Things for the Good

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NIV)

This is many people’s favorite Bible promise because it’s jam-packed with five great statements concerning God's faithful love and help toward those who love Him: He works all things out for the good according to His purpose. 

1.     “And we know”: according to the passage above, you can absolutely know that this promise is true 100% of the time! “Know” is defined in the dictionary as “to regard as true beyond doubt." It means it’s an absolute fact; understand, comprehend, fathom, grasp, get, and realize an absolute truth. 

2.     “That in all things”: All things mean exactly as stated, “All things”, period! It covers everything, with no limit or exception. Nothing is too big or too small for God to handle.

3.     “God works for the Good”: No matter how bad or impossible any situation may look, God can and will work it out for the Good. 

4.     “Of those who love him”: It’s a promise for God’s kids;

5.     “Who have been called according to his purpose”: God works out His divine purpose for those He has called.

Therefore

“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” (Rom. 8:27 NIV)

“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” (Rom. 8:29 NIV)