We have been looking at Romans 8:28: "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." This verse can provide real comfort, especially when it is fully understood. We have already looked at the first part: "all things work together for good." Today, we focus on "to them that love God." The word "love" is the Greek word agapao and it means "to esteem, love, indicating a direction of the will and finding ones joy in something or someone." The blessing found in this verse is reserved for those that find their joy in God. This is not an intellectual joy; it is a joy that finds its fulfillment in how we live our lives to the glory of God. When we can live our love for God, then the promise of this verse is real.
William Burkitt explains this love as follows: "The character of the persons to whom this privilege doth belong: they are described by their Christian affection, they love God, and by their effectual vocation, they are called according to his purpose. They love God, and evidence their love to him by an high estimation of him, by their delight in him, by their desires after him, by their longings for the full fruition and final enjoyment of him." When we love God, we have a confidence that everything is going to work out for the good (i.e. His good for our lives).
Today, focus on your love walk with God. Make sure that your life evidences love and enjoyment in Him. As you do, Romans 8:28 surrounds all you do. Everything is going to work for good because you have God's Word as a guarantee!
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