“All things…”

How few are the words necessary in order to bring serenity, and maintain sanity in the mind and heart of the believer.

Just remember it isn’t Romans 8:28 which brings this peace. It’s the God of Rom 8:28.

Praise Him.

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Added Commentary

  • #1 of 2
    By Peter
    on 01.08.09

    Thanks for the thoughts, great way to start a Saturday morning.

    I find it interesting how that verse is often twisted to make it seem like the Christian’s life is really meant to be a free ride on easy street.

    Then as soon as circumstances go “wrong” in human terms, those who hold to the “easy street” view get confused between their own desires and purposes and God’s purpose which is explained in the next two verses.

    “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified”

    As per your original point, how much serenity is found in the last part of v30?

    We’re “…also glorified”. It’s written in past tense, as though it’s already done, even though it hasn’t happened to us in our time.

    Future events documented with certainty because they’ve already occurred in God’s plan for eternity.

    How can we not find peace in that?

  • Author #2 of 2
    By Armen
    on 01.08.09

    Hey Pete,
    True words.

    I think people who believe we are due an easy life, have never read half the scriptures. Peter in particular, goes into the great priviledge that’s ours to endure suffering on His behalf, and also notes the sanctifying effect of difficulties, “tribulation worketh patience”.

    I was discussing with Melanie yesterday, how most of our reactions to things in life prove our worship of self.

    The things we say and think during sickness, suffering, and death, often reveal that we haven’t fully grasped the fact that we’re simply vessels to bring glory to God.

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