ALL TOGETHER FOR GOOD

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Those who "love God" pursue with steadfast devotion the purpose of God to which they have been called regardless of who comes into their lives or depart from it, or what situations and circumstance they encounter, and to these will their be a manifestation of the fullness of the promise: “all things work together for good”!
Always and in all things, the believer is to be guided by God's purpose for he is “called according to God’s purpose”. The justifiable reason for what we do as people who are called by the name of God, and why we follow a particular road and not the other, must be because it is an expression of that which is according to His purpose. Apostle Paul exhorted us: “…lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.” (Ephesians 4:1, NLT)
Believers face situations daily that will either encourage them and inspire confidence in them or discourage, frustrate and test their resolve to lead a worthy life. And how you deal with the unique combination of people, things and circumstances that define your particular daily situations depends on how you answer the question: “Why have I woken up this morning? Why am I alive today?
The incontrovertible truth is that we live because God ordained it. He woke you up this morning, and He called, in Christ, according to His own purpose that you should lead a life worthy of your calling. To start your day with the right attitude therefore must involve acknowledging that God who made the day and made you part of it by His grace and mercy. He is at work in it and in you.
Furthermore Christian, understand that walking in obedience to God’s purpose does not mean that we will not come up against difficult situations. There will always be battles to fight as long as we are in this life. But whatever the challenge of your day, by remaining steadfast in your pursuit of God's purpose, you will experience His great grace that strengthens and enables His people to continue to do His will even in very difficult circumstances and with difficult people.
Those life situations that appear to be unconnected events and random encounters, which for some people are sources of deep consternation, ought not hold such dread for the man or woman who loves God, whose steps are the divinely ordered steps of the righteous, because God uses everything that happens to the faithful believer!
As Christians it is very reassuring to know that as we lead a life worthy of God’s calling, He will use everything that we encounter each day, He will work them all into His grand plan for our lives and cause them to work for our good. Though evil may have been intended against you, God will turn it around for your good. Only love God and stay with His purpose!

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