23.305 | All Things Work Together For Good | Romans 8:28-30 | God’s Word for Today with Pastor Nazario Sinon

2023-12-21

Text: Romans 8:28-30 ESV 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. -Rom 8:28-30 ESV ALL...

Text: Romans 8:28-30 ESV

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

-Rom 8:28-30 ESV

ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD

Let’s take note that Paul has been describing the life of Christians on this side of heaven. We are groaning as we long to escape the suffering of this life and to be with our Father God in person (v.18–23). We wait in the sure hope of the day our bodies will be resurrected and we will share in God's glory (v.24–25) through the intercession of the Spirit [v.26-27]. Hence, we could be joyful, hopeful, and even thankful because of His promise.

This promise is exclusive to those who are saved. Non-believers are excluded. To the saved ‘all things will indeed work together for good. It’s inclusive too. It includes all things. "All things" should be taken to mean each and every circumstance one might experience, even in pain or suffering. Moreover, it’s cohesive. The word "Work," or "work together," must be understood in light of God taking action in the world. He is the one who causes all things to work together in and through all circumstances toward a specific end. What is that end?

That end goal is "good." God’s plan is also superb. The ‘good’ does not necessarily mean happy painless or financially successful or our idea of the best possible outcome on any given day. God's ultimate good for us is to glorify us in eternity (Rev 21:1–4). As Paul expounded, “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” [v.29,30]

Hence, we say ‘God is good all the time; all the time God is good”

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