For Good
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The news came late one evening that a classmate had lost his life in a tragic automobile accident. He was a leader in the youth group, at the top of his class, and had such a bright future. What happened? Where was God in the midst of this tragedy? How could any good come from such a thing?
Read Romans 8:28-30. Think about verse 28.
What does it mean that God works all things together for good?
What is God’s ultimate goal in our lives? (See verse 29.)
What does it mean to be conformed to the image of His Son?
When have you seen God work together for good? How did it change you and make you more like Christ?
Do you need to make changes in your life in order to conform to His image? If so, what?
In this passage, we find a very comforting truth: God is working all things together for good. Notice the Scripture says all things, not just some things. This doesn’t mean that every situation is good. We live in a world where sin is rampant and bad things happen to good people. But God can take our terrible situations and turn them around for good. God’s good will ultimately shapes us into His image. This promise isn’t for everyone, though. It’s only for those who love God and who are about His business. Examine your life. Are you seeking Christ or the world? How can your present situation, good or bad, teach you to be more like Him?
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose. —Romans 8:28
Adapted from ec magazine. © 2010 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Used by permission.
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