“All things work for the good for those who love God and are called according to His purposes.” Romans 8:28
This promise of God has been misconstrued by many in the Body of Christ. Let’s take a closer look at what God wants from you and me.
All things include both the good and bad things that have taken place in your life. God uses everything in your life to draw you to Him. So where sin has abounded in your life the love of God is greater. God works through your sins to demonstrate how weak and incapable you are of living a life pleasing to Him.
How do you and I love God? The response is we walk with Jesus by faith believing in all His promises.
We live in oneness with Jesus anchored to the Holy Spirit who is sealed in every believer. You cannot love God through your emotions or experiences with Him. They are short lived and will betray you during difficult times.
We love Jesus through vigilant prayer, listening for His voice, and living in His Word.
We love Jesus with an obedient heart to comply with His requests even when they make no sense.
We love Jesus by reaching out to Him for our every need understanding He has power and dominion over the heavens and earth.
Finally, you have to be living according to His purposes for your life. This is not so much about what you are actually doing in your life but your loyalty and obedience to Jesus. Your pathway in life will take many twists and turns but Jesus is most concerned about your faith and heart desire to live for Him.
There is no perfect journey with Jesus. The challenge is dealing with the adversities of life by faith and loving God when He seems distant and not concerned about your needs.
The journey with Jesus is living one day at a time with Him and giving the Holy Spirit authority over your life.
Jesus lives so you can live!
Hal Hollister Ministry 