having been predestined according
to be plan of him who work out
everything in conformity with the
purpose of his will, in order that we,
who were the first to hope in christ,
might be for the praise of his glory."
Ephesian1:11-1
Did you catch that? God works out
everything that happens so that it
perfectly conform with His will and
purpose. In fact, Ephesians 1:11-12
sounds very much like Romans 8:28
Whether it's "everything," or all things
God uses triumphs and tragedies in
order that we, who hope in Christ,
might find our perfect fulfillment in
Him.
Some people don't like that word
everything. We reason that only some
things or occasional things, or things
we can explain or understand
actually conform to His purpose for
us. Does God, in fact mean
everything?
Yes, He does. "Everything" includes
the Heart - twisting pain and the
accidents that turn our lives upside
down. If it were only the easy-to-
accept in conveniences or the
problems we can saunter over,
then God would not be sovereign.
Our great God, however, takes
delight in working all things- yes,
everything-- so that it conform with
His will.
Verses likes Ephesians 1:11-12 can
be hard medicine to swallow for
those who are genuinely facing
heart- wrenching pain or accident
or illness that alters the course of
life. But, in fact, believer can find
ultimate comfort in knowing that
their pain is not of control. It is not
beyond God's plan. You are not
the brunt of some divine cruel joke
where it concern problems in your
life. Just knowing that God works
out everything--not just some things
for His purpose can shore up peace
and hope.
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