Today's Scripture:
We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. They are the people he called, because that was his plan.
Romans 8:28
Imagine Jake's surprise when, in his junior year of high school, his parents announce that his dad will be interviewing for a new job. Jake is a star quarterback on his football team and a leader very involved both on and off the field at school. He has a great group of friends who are looking forward to doing their senior year up in a big way. It's tough to see how a move to another city during his senior year could possibly be in Jake's best interest. For me this story really touches close to home growing up in the military specifically the United States Marine Corps, it is a given that you will have to move and that you will have no power or say in when or where. For me personally it is why I moved to North Carolina from Texas.
Romans 8:28 refers to the kind of good that ultimately glorifies God. If a situation causes you to draw closer to God, it can be identified as good. Paul wrote this in a letter to a group of people in Rome who believed in Jesus but whom he had never met. He wrote the letter to encourage them and to clearly state the truth about Jesus. He wanted to affirm to his readers that God was good and that all of the things that happen in life play a part in God's plan.
God's goodness for you includes more than just temporary happiness or granting your immediate wish.
God's good is for the long term. It might include a lesson in patience and endurance during a time when you are being tested. God's good may even include suffering that results in a stronger character or a more compassionate heart. God takes every part of your life and uses it for the ongoing good of your life and his plans.
Selah people' and friends like jagged chunks of colored glass, God puts the pieces of your life together to form a radiant and beautiful stained glass window. God can make your life a work of art. Stop by our Selah Church website at www.selahchurch.com and check back here tomorrow as we will update at link to our sermons online.
"Peace be with you as you remember God's plans are good and we must grab someone and share just how much God loves them."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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