God’s a Good Father Who Works for Our Good

We believe God’s a good Father who works all things for our good, until we don’t.

Because those “until we don’t” reasons include things like tragedy, sickness, loss, unimaginable grief, fizzled dreams, and so on. 

And let’s get really honest here. Life happens and life is full of ups and downs. 

So it’s easy to listen to the enemy’s lies during the down-times. Satan’s lies claim God doesn’t have our good in mind. Or else He would not have let this thing happen to us.

But even when I’m at the end of my rope, I know God is good, does good, and works behind the scenes for my good. I may not understand the whys or what He is doing, but it doesn’t change who God is or His good nature. 

Our circumstances never change God’s goodness. 

So let’s remind our hearts of the Bible verse containing this promise.

“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 (NIV) 

Notice the promise is not that all things are good, but all the things work toward our good.

God’s a Good Father

God has promised good to us. 

The Lord has plans for our good, now and in our future. 

Since the beginning of time, God weaved His goodness throughout the chapters of His-story. It started with creation when He saw everything He made was good. 

We see God’s goodness when He rescued His people. Goodness revealed in Bethlehem’s stable and narrated in Jesus’ ministry. Goodness told at the foot of a bloody cross and reported as Victor in an empty tomb.

Also, we see His goodness in our lives. We are living testimonies to God’s goodness. God is good and does good. (Psalm 119:68)

Even when I'm at the end of my rope, I know God is good, does good, and works behind the scenes for my good. I may not understand the whys or what He is doing, but it doesn’t change who God is or His good nature.  Share on X

We discussed before how to have an undivided heart for God is to love Him with all our heart, soul, and might. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Do I love God like this?

I pray to reciprocate God’s great love for me. Because if we love God with all of who we are, believing He is working things toward our good comes easier.

I see God’s wonderful goodness written on the pages of my life. It started in my beginning—in the womb where He formed me. 

When God knit you in the womb, He began writing your story. He’s still writing the chapters of your story as part of His bigger story. But don’t worry about the beginning, middle, or ending because His love and goodness is written on every page.

God knit you in the womb and began writing your story. He's writing the chapters of your story as part of His bigger story. Don't worry about the beginning, middle, or ending, His love and goodness is written on every page. Share on X

God is a good Father. So I am confident goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. (Psalm 23:6)

Good Father: Called According to God’s Purpose

When we look at the entirety of Romans 8, we find confirmation of God working for our good. And it’s all connected to His calling and purpose on our lives.

The Spirit of Life sets us free from sin, the law, and the flesh. (Romans 8:1-11)

Adopted as sons and daughters by Abba Father and heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:12-17)

Our present sufferings don’t compare to the future glory revealed in us. And the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Who God calls, He also justifies and will glorify. (Romans 8:18-30)

God is for us (who can be against us), and makes us more than conquerors. Also, He loves us with a love that life, death, angels, powers, creation—nothing can separate us from. (Romans 8:31-39)

God is for us (who can be against us), and makes us more than conquerors. Also, He loves us with a love that life, death, angels, powers, creation—nothing can separate us from. (Romans 8:31-39) Share on X

What a calling, purpose, and love! Wouldn’t you agree? 

So we know God does work all things for our good. Do you believe He’s a good Father? And last week we discussed Have You Found a Friend in Jesus?

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