I call it the divine boomerang. That which might be detrimental in our lives can be brought back around for our ultimate good.
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8.28)
Case in point: Joseph, who became second-in-command to an Egyptian Pharaoh, was initially sold by his brothers into slavery. He summed up the ultimate outcome with these words: "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result" (Genesis 50.20)
Setbacks are mere stepping stones in our Father's plan for His people. Circumstances that the enemy seeks to use for our destruction "boomerang" back for good in the hands of our Father. Character, strength, and perseverance come from setbacks and brokenness.
Our Father has an absolutely amazing plan for His people: to ultimately propel us from adversity and setbacks, to make us like His Son, Jesus. "For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son" (Romans 8.29) With advance knowledge of all who would freely choose His Son as Savior, God has prepared, in advance, the plan to bring us into complete conformity with Jesus. Our ultimate destiny is to be just like His Son! Little wonder that Paul would go on to write, "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" (Romans 8.31)
The plan is on track, with no delays or unexpected crises to deter it. You and I are being conformed to the image of Christ. Every life situation, in the hands of the Father, is being used to mold and shape character. Sure, we can deliberately jettison the entire project through willful sin and disobedience, but so long as we stay humble and obedient, it's on track. God is so much "for us" that's impossible for anyone to be against us!
May these verses and truths give you strength and courage as you face whatever comes into your life today. Seeming setbacks may be discouraging, but do not lose sight of the fact that God is weaving all life events into building kingdom character in our lives.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8.28)
Case in point: Joseph, who became second-in-command to an Egyptian Pharaoh, was initially sold by his brothers into slavery. He summed up the ultimate outcome with these words: "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result" (Genesis 50.20)
Setbacks are mere stepping stones in our Father's plan for His people. Circumstances that the enemy seeks to use for our destruction "boomerang" back for good in the hands of our Father. Character, strength, and perseverance come from setbacks and brokenness.
Our Father has an absolutely amazing plan for His people: to ultimately propel us from adversity and setbacks, to make us like His Son, Jesus. "For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son" (Romans 8.29) With advance knowledge of all who would freely choose His Son as Savior, God has prepared, in advance, the plan to bring us into complete conformity with Jesus. Our ultimate destiny is to be just like His Son! Little wonder that Paul would go on to write, "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" (Romans 8.31)
The plan is on track, with no delays or unexpected crises to deter it. You and I are being conformed to the image of Christ. Every life situation, in the hands of the Father, is being used to mold and shape character. Sure, we can deliberately jettison the entire project through willful sin and disobedience, but so long as we stay humble and obedient, it's on track. God is so much "for us" that's impossible for anyone to be against us!
May these verses and truths give you strength and courage as you face whatever comes into your life today. Seeming setbacks may be discouraging, but do not lose sight of the fact that God is weaving all life events into building kingdom character in our lives.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
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