What Is “The Good” of Those Who Love God? (2) - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2024

The LORD is near - Tuesday, July 30, 2024
by Jacob Redekop, Brian Reynolds, John van Dijk, Eugene P. Vedder Jr

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What Is “The Good” of Those Who Love God? (2)

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 8:28–29 NKJV

What Is “The Good” of Those Who Love God? (2)
What is that “good,” then, for which absolutely all things positive and negative work together? The answer is found in what follows: “who are called according to His purpose.” This is the point we all miss: “His purpose.” And what is it? To be “conformed to the image of His Son.” Let us read that again and ponder over it.

Yes, His present work in us is the same as what He predestined us for: to be conformed to the image of His Son. This is the good that God has in view for His children: to be more and more conformed to the blessed and perfect image of His Son! This is why all things truly work together for this good.

Then, in all things positive and joyful, are we praising and giving thanks to God for all these things He freely gives us to enjoy? Are we rejoicing in the Lord? Do we admire His perfect works and praise Him for who He is? In all ordinary things, are we faithful and persevering, praying unceasingly, being occupied with the Lord, having our minds on things above where Christ is? When negative things cross our path, do we confidently cast ourselves on the good and tender cares of our God and Father, looking to Him for the strength, grace, and mercy we desperately need, knowing that He is sensitive and compassionate toward us? Through “all things” our Lord Jesus walked perfectly. And now, our God and Father also uses all things to produce in us the image of His Son.

Soon, God’s purpose will be perfectly completed, when we will see Christ face to face and be like Him (1 Jn. 3:2). Meanwhile, may all things that this day brings be occasions to bear more fruit—likeness to Christ—to the glory of the Father (Jn. 15:8).

-- Alexandre Leclerc

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