“And 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).
Today’s verse, as familiar as it may be, is possibly one of the most misquoted and misunderstood Scriptures. I know from personal experience. The “good” in our verse is actually “that which conforms us to the likeness of His Son.” (The NIV Study Bible) Until Christ’s return, everything we face in this life is “working together for our good.” Sure, we’re going to encounter disappointments and heartaches. We’re going to have days when pride creeps into our lives, and He must step in to help us get rid of it. Consider it all as part of that “conforming” process.
Annie Johnson Flint wrote a beautiful poem entitled “God Hath Not Promised.” I would challenge you to read it. Within it you will find so many ways God has blessed us. In spite of all these blessings, we can still find ourselves caught up in a pride problem. Even though we aware of its origin, we can find ourselves either arrogant or feeling worthless.
God’s hand in our lives will always be a humbling one. He will help us realize as His children, it will never be all about us. It’s time to drop all those wrappings. Let’s end this month’s study with a prayer from Psalm 139:23-24. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for WNAC President Diana Bryant as she speaks tonight and tomorrow at the Illinois WAC Retreat.
