Get it? Got it? Good!

I know I've appreciated the beauty of Romans 8:28 before on this humble blog, but my Sweet, Gentle, Warm, Loving, Amazing Boy asked me about it yesterday.  His baseball team had just lost their game, in very painful fashion, and as we were driving away from the field, he said, "Momma?  Does Romans 8:28 mean that everything that happens is good for someone, or everything is good for everyone?"

So because I love him, and because I love you and because I love Romans 8:28, let's celebrate this promise!

"We know"

 We can be certain.  It's in His Word; it is His promise; 

He keeps His promises.  

"that all things"

A friend of mine says that when you see the word "all" in Scripture, remember that in the original language, it means "all".  All means all, and that's all all means.  

 So, to be clear:  all things.  Every thing.  Each event.  Day or night, on any day ending in y.  

"work together"

This could only be accomplished by God.  Every event in life fits together like a puzzle.  Accomplishing His purposes in His perfect time.  Yes, we all have free will, but He has a plan, and no matter how we live our lives, He can work His will for His plan.  And He's working one event in my life and yours and his and hers, all at the same time.  He can do that.  He's God.

"for good"

That word in the original language is "agathos" and it means "of good constitution or nature; useful or producing good effects; pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy; excellent or distinguished; upright or honorable".  Here's the point:  not bad.  Good.  :)

"to those who love God"

Here's the "catch".  It's not just about you.  It's about Him.  It's a wonderful reciprocation:  love Him, and be blessed.  If He is your God, then His goals will be your goals.  You will want what He wants.  And what He wants, is to bless you with abundant life.  What He wants, is for all things in your life to work together for your good.  

And so it will be.

There you go, Sweetie.  Love you,
Momma