God’s Providence

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28

    All of the suffering and misery in the world is a result of sin. There is no one immune to sin and its consequences, and its effect upon this flesh. However, the child of God is immune to its eternal consequences, which is condemnation before God. The Lord Jesus Christ was made sin for us and satisfied God the Father in making full payment for our sin and transgression, in his vicarious death upon the cross of Calvary.

    God, in his wisdom and love, turns the sin and suffering, troubles and trials, pain and grief that Christians experience in this world for our good. So, all the bad things are really good things for the believer, from the hand of omnipotent grace and mercy. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Rom 8:28).

    May God help us to remember we are but pilgrims and strangers here, and all things in God’s providence are for our good. He will be glorified in his people, as we live by faith in him who loves us and gave himself for us. There is a great measure of peace, even in adversity, in submission to him who does all things well.

    But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. (Gn 50:20).