Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”  (Romans 8:28)

Like most of you, this is an all time favorite Bible verse for me over the years, praising the Lord for His many blessings.  However, every time I quoted this particular verse, I have always omitted the second part of “who have been called according to his purpose”.

About five years ago, one of my Spiritual mentors was the first to remind me that the essence of this verse actually lies in the second phrase and not just the first.
 
Without further question or disagreement, I left it as such, at the back of my mind.

Right now at BSF, we are studying book of Ephesians, which has been taught by Albert in Adult Sunday School.  For some unknown reason, the Biblical Truth mentioned in chapter one (which is not new to me) stroke me like lightning this time around, into a much deeper understanding of God's plan of Salvation.  It is like a mountain top experience (as described by my BSF instructor) to open my eyes to the panoramic view of God’s creation, how some (not all) are chosen and predestined to be adopted as sons, to receive the forgiveness of sins through the redemption of Jesus’ blood and to be sealed in the Holy Spirit.

How blessed are we, to be “chosen” and be given a foretaste of eternity through the work of the Holy Spirit in our new transformed life.  Amazingly, all this came about not because of what we have done (which is nothing in God’s eyes), but rather who we “are” in Christ. 

It really struck home when I read:

“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will”.  (Ephesians 1:11)

What a striking resemblance to Romans 8:28b!!

Whenever we found bargains (good deals) or discovered a good restaurant, many of us cannot wait to tell our family and friends.  Some even go to the extent of bringing others to the shop or restaurant to let them experience the “find” so that it can be spread to benefit others.

God came into my life, impacted my life, and transformed my life!!!

If you seek Him with all your heart, He will be found!!

jane