Life at times can seem like a blur or just standing still. It is those times when all seems wrong no matter what we do. So many times people will tell us then the coffee cup verse Romans 8:28;
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
I have heard this so many times that I have given back a blank stare. So many times I’ve wanted to say, “Just explain how this is for my good?” What is it about loving God that works things together for our good?
There are several things we know about those that love God. First, we love God because He first loved us. 1 John 4:17-19 says;
There are several things we know about those that love God. First, we love God because He first loved us. 1 John 4:17-19 says;
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.
God makes it easy for us to love Him when we understand just how much He loves us. Just think about it for a minute that He loved you long before you were ever born.
Secondly, we receive peace, look at Psalm 119:165:
Secondly, we receive peace, look at Psalm 119:165:
Great peace have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.
Not just any peace but a peace that goes beyond human understanding. One reason that we get that peace is to keep His commandments. Wait what about those that love God? Jesus said that if we love Him we will keep His commandments. He even simplified the commandments into two: love God with all that we have in us and to love our neighbors.
Another thing we get from loving God with all that is within us is wisdom. In Proverbs 2:6 we read;
Another thing we get from loving God with all that is within us is wisdom. In Proverbs 2:6 we read;
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Even if we feel like we don't know what to do, James says that all we have to do is ask for wisdom and He will give it. It has been said that Psalms teach us about a relationship with God and Proverbs teaches us on relationships with each other. God in His wisdom gave us 31 chapters in Proverbs one for each day of the month. You never have to guess where to start just look up the Proverb for that day and read it.
How many of us have not dreamed of being a princess with a crown, well we are given a crown of life for loving God. Just think that our Father the King of the Universe has not just one crown but several crowns that He will give us. It is by going through our trials that our love for God is proven. Check out what James 1:12 says,
How many of us have not dreamed of being a princess with a crown, well we are given a crown of life for loving God. Just think that our Father the King of the Universe has not just one crown but several crowns that He will give us. It is by going through our trials that our love for God is proven. Check out what James 1:12 says,
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
So whatever we are going through good times or bad, we can love God because He first loved us, we will receive peace and He has given us a crown for loving Him. Let's keep our eyes on Him, love God and each other.