If you love God, this promise is for you!

“We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Rom. 8:28 NLT)

“Everything’s going to be okay!”

I’ve heard the above statement many times over the years when something bad happened to me. I’ve experienced floods, earthquakes, car wrecks, house fires, financial losses, and even the sudden death of loved ones. It’s not unusual for troubling things to happen. In fact, Jesus warned about it. He said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT)

It may look impossible

When trouble happens, recovery often appears unachievable at first. You’re usually in some form of unbelief or even shock; you cannot think clearly. And it is certainly comforting to be told that everything is going to be okay. And, truthfully, it’s usually true. Most problems, no matter how big, eventually get resolved.

When I was a little boy, I lived near the Van Duzen River in Alton, California. One winter, it rained hard for days, the river overflowed, and water flooded through the doors of our house. It happened so fast that we hardly had time to think. Daddy grabbed both me and my brother and rushed us out the front door through the debris-filled water that was already up to our knees and rising fast. He tightly held onto us to prevent us from washing away. We barely were able to make it to a hill nearby to safety. From there we were able to see everything we had being washed away.

 I distinctly remember that I was able to feel safe because I knew Daddy loved me and I knew he would always work to keep me safe. He was my Daddy!

Therefore

The passage at top promises us that God will cause everything to turn out okay for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. So, when trouble comes along, don’t be fearful, remember that He’s going to make it turn out okay!

“For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son.” (Rom. 8:29 NLT)

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isa. 41:10 ESV)