August 21 “Trusting…Regardless!” Romans 8:28
I WILL BE UNABLE TO POST DEVOTIONS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OF THIS WEEK, SO I AM POSTING EARLY…
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “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)
Romans 8:28 is usually quoted when we have experienced some bad or negative situation, and it provides Hope, in the midst, of the challenging circumstances. Throughout the chapter, Paul is appealing to our weaknesses and encouraging us to prepare our hearts for the reality of difficulties and hard times. Folks, the message is clear! Even when times are hard and we are experiencing distress and stress and difficulties, GOD IS STILL WORKING! When our health is deteriorating, GOD IS STILL WORKING! When Your relationship is in trouble, GOD IS STILL WORKING! When it becomes difficult to get along with others, GOD IS STILL WORKING! Regardless of the earthly trials and issues, GOD IS STILL WORKING! Sadly, I, recently was involved with a situation where a young lady was blaming God for the loss of her child and she BOLDLY stated, to me, that she did not believe in God. I asked, “WHY?” She told me that He took her child. Attempting to be as sensitive as possible, I asked her, “How is it that you blame God, someone that you deny the existence of?” I shared with her the words of a dear friend that experienced the same situation. “That precious child was a gift from God and, although, he can’t come back to us, we can surely go to him, through the gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ!” Praise God, our conversation concluded with confession, tears, remorse, and renewal! Folks, regardless of the obvious difficulties and troubles, GOD IS STILL WORKING! Please TRUST GOD to BE WHAT HE HAS PROMISED and DO NOT LET SATAN DECEIVE YOU INTO BELIEVING THAT HE HAS LEFT YOU OR, IN ANY WAY, FAILED TO HONOR HIS WORD FOR YOU!!! There is HOPE! There is HOPE!!! Listen again… “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!!” Are you called? Are you serving? Are you focused on God? Are you depending on Him? You see, HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO VICTORY OVER THIS WORLD AND ALL THAT IT OFFERS…Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!