all things work together

How should we respond to all the things that happen to us in life, especially the bad things. One of the great promises of God is that: "God all things work together for good to those who are loving God, the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). So as long as we keep loving God through the trial, we can thank God that He will work all things (including evil things) together for our ultimate good, the fulfilment of His wonderful eternal plan and purpose for us, which is described in Romans 8:29-30. God does not cause evil things but He can work them all for our good, because on the Cross He paid the change any curse into blessing (Galatians 3:13-14). In view of this truth, that God is greater than all these things that we face in life, Paul asks how should we respond to these things, or more precisely: "What, then, shall we SAY to these THINGS?" (v31a). It is clear that we are not to be a passive doormat, when bad things happen. These things speak to us and try to create negative thoughts in us, which satan will amplify if we let him, saying things like: "you are a guilty failure, under condemnation, God does not love you anymore, you are separated from His love and He will not fulfil His promises to you. We are meant to actively respond by SPEAKING God's Word back to these THINGS (v31a). The famous climactic verses of Romans 8:31b-39 actually describe the things God wants us to proclaim in the face of all these things that come against us. For example, we should say: "God is for me, who can be against Me?" (v31b), "God gave Me His own Son, surely He will also freely give us all things" (v32), He will work all things together for my good" (v28), "Who shall bring a charge against me for I am God’s elect. It is God who has justified me. There is no condemnation for me in Christ, for Christ has died for me and paid the penalty for my sins, and now represents me before God" (v1,33-34), "nothing shall separate me from the love of Christ?" (v35-36,38-39), for: "in all these things I am more than a conqueror through Christ, who loved me by dying for me on the Cross, and who loves me now and forever" (v37).

How should we respond to all the things that happen to us in life, especially the bad things. One of the great promises of God is that: "God all things work together for good to those who are loving God, the called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). So as long as we keep loving God through the trial, we can thank God that He will work all things (including evil things) together for our ultimate good, the fulfilment of His wonderful eternal plan and purpose for us, which is described in Romans 8:29-30. God does not cause evil things but He can work them all for our good, because on the Cross He paid the change any curse into blessing (Galatians 3:13-14). In view of this truth, that God is greater than all these things that we face in life, Paul asks how should we respond to these things, or more precisely: "What, then, shall we SAY to these THINGS?" (v31a). It is clear that we are not to be a passive doormat, when bad things happen. These things speak to us and try to create negative thoughts in us, which satan will amplify if we let him, saying things like: "you are a guilty failure, under condemnation, God does not love you anymore, you are separated from His love and He will not fulfil His promises to you. We are meant to actively respond by SPEAKING God's Word back to these THINGS (v31a). The famous climactic verses of Romans 8:31b-39 actually describe the things God wants us to proclaim in the face of all these things that come against us. For example, we should say: "God is for me, who can be against Me?" (v31b), "God gave Me His own Son, surely He will also freely give us all things" (v32), He will work all things together for my good" (v28), "Who shall bring a charge against me for I am God’s elect. It is God who has justified me. There is no condemnation for me in Christ, for Christ has died for me and paid the penalty for my sins, and now represents me before God" (v1,33-34), "nothing shall separate me from the love of Christ?" (v35-36,38-39), for: "in all these things I am more than a conqueror through Christ, who loved me by dying for me on the Cross, and who loves me now and forever" (v37).

Today in the Word is a Ministry of Calvary Chapel Caldwell where Bob Larson is the teaching pastor. You can hear Today in the Word each weekday at 5:30 PM MST.

Today in the Word is a Ministry of Calvary Chapel Caldwell where Bob Larson is the teaching pastor. You can hear Today in the Word each weekday at 5:30 PM MST on KBXL 94.1 FM in the Treasure Valley.

911 Everett St.,
Caldwell, ID 83605

208-453-9653

Services Times:
Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Mailing Address
PO Box 234
Caldwell, ID 83606

https://calvarycaldwell.com/

Today in the Word is a Ministry of Calvary Chapel Caldwell where Bob Larson is the teaching pastor. You can hear Today in the Word each weekday at 5:30 PM MST.

Today in the Word is a Ministry of Calvary Chapel Caldwell where Bob Larson is the teaching pastor. You can hear Today in the Word each weekday at 5:30 PM MST on KBXL 94.1 FM in the Treasure Valley.

911 Everett St.,
Caldwell, ID 83605

208-453-9653

Services Times:
Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Mailing Address
PO Box 234
Caldwell, ID 83606

https://calvarycaldwell.com/

Grace Harvest Church in Holiday, FL is a full gospel church that believes the Bible is the final authority for faith in God. It's our desire to help you Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life. Pastors David & Scarlett Horton

Welcome to Horton Ministries International Featuring the dynamic ministries of David and Scarlett Horton Our Mission is to Communicate, Illuminate, and Demonstrate God's miracle working power to this generation.