All Things Work Together for God
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Study the history of Joseph and of Daniel. The Lord did not prevent the plottings of men who sought to do them harm; but He caused all these devices to work for good to His servants who amidst trial and conflict preserved their faith and loyalty.
So long as we are in the world, we shall meet with adverse influences. There will be provocations to test the tempter; and it is by meeting these in a right spirit that the Christian graces are developed. If Christ dwells in us, we shall be patient, kind, and forbearing, cheerful amid frets and irritations. Day by day and year by year we shall conquer self, and grow into a noble heroism. This is our allotted task; but it cannot be accomplished without help from Jesus, resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchfulness, and unceasing prayer. Each one has a personal battle to fight. Not even God can make our characters noble or our lives useful, unless we become co-workers with Him. Those who decline the struggle lose strength and joy of victory.
God will not suffer one of His truehearted workers to be left alone, to struggle against great odds and be overcome. He preserves as a precious jewel everyone whose life is hid with Christ in Him. Of every such one He says: "I...will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee" (Haggai 2:23). (The Ministry of Healing, 487, 488)
Reflection: Are you facing challenges as did Joseph or Daniel? Face them with "help from Jesus, resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchfulness, and unceasing prayer."
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Study the history of Joseph and of Daniel. The Lord did not prevent the plottings of men who sought to do them harm; but He caused all these devices to work for good to His servants who amidst trial and conflict preserved their faith and loyalty.
So long as we are in the world, we shall meet with adverse influences. There will be provocations to test the tempter; and it is by meeting these in a right spirit that the Christian graces are developed. If Christ dwells in us, we shall be patient, kind, and forbearing, cheerful amid frets and irritations. Day by day and year by year we shall conquer self, and grow into a noble heroism. This is our allotted task; but it cannot be accomplished without help from Jesus, resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchfulness, and unceasing prayer. Each one has a personal battle to fight. Not even God can make our characters noble or our lives useful, unless we become co-workers with Him. Those who decline the struggle lose strength and joy of victory.
God will not suffer one of His truehearted workers to be left alone, to struggle against great odds and be overcome. He preserves as a precious jewel everyone whose life is hid with Christ in Him. Of every such one He says: "I...will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee" (Haggai 2:23). (The Ministry of Healing, 487, 488)
Reflection: Are you facing challenges as did Joseph or Daniel? Face them with "help from Jesus, resolute decision, unwavering purpose, continual watchfulness, and unceasing prayer."
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