Romans 8:28-30 GW; We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan. This is true because he already knew his people and had already appointed them to have the same form as the image of his Son. Therefore, his Son is the firstborn among many children. He also called those whom he had already appointed. He approved of those whom he had called, and he gave glory to those whom he had approved of.
One of the most quoted verses, Romans 8:28, We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God-those whom he has called according to his plan. But did you know God has a plan and that you fit perfectly into that plan? As children of God, he has made provision for our lives. Even when we don’t see it, it’s there. Whoever we are, wherever we’re from, whatever we’ve done, we can trust Him, our Father who loves us.
Made in the image of His son, our eldest brother, Jesus Christ, who has given us all power and authority over everything in the earth, who is sitting beside Father, interceding for us. Our very own mediator. Wow. He not only died for us, but he lives to stick up for us, stand in for us, and watch over us. He took our punishment for us. When we deserved the whipping for disobeying, Jesus stepped up and took it for us. What a family to be linked with. I have some pretty sweet earth family, but none that would die for me just so that I could live free of guilt, shame, and condemnation.
So why would we live in condemnation? Why would we allow our enemy to convince us of our guilt when Jesus took it for us? It’s like someone giving us a brand new car, free and clear, and we try to pay for it. You can’t pay for something that’s been paid for. It’s a gift! And with that gift comes a plan. It is an intricately woven plan for our lives that the Father has made to suit Him, not us. I love the last part of that passage; He also called those whom he had already appointed. He approved of those whom he had called, and he gave glory to those whom he had approved of. See that? He has set you on this earth, called you, appointed you, approved of you, and placed His glory in you.
Father, help us not to focus on the circumstances we face or the situation we find ourselves in, but to focus our attention on you and trust your plan. We don’t even need to know the details of the plan, we just know we’re in it and you have a purpose for us on earth. I’m excited, Father! To be a part of something so big that my mind can’t wrap around it, but my faith in you can see that it’s going to be awesome. You have a big plan for each person on this earth, we just need to humble ourselves and trust you. Direct our steps today. Cause us to be obedient to your still small voice so that we will always be in the right place at the right time. It’s in Jesus Name we pray. Amen
Sandy G