When Paul used the phrase “work together” in the context of suffering, he used the word from which we get our word synergy. He wrote, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28). He wanted the Romans to know that God, who didn’t cause their suffering, would cause all their circumstances to cooperate with His divine plan—for their ultimate good. The good to which Paul referred was not the temporal blessings of health, wealth, admiration, or success, but being “conformed to the image of his (God’s) Son” (v. 29).

May we wait patiently and confidently because our heavenly Father is taking all the suffering, all the distress, all the evil, and causing them to work together for His glory and our spiritual good. He wants to make us like Jesus. 

I read this today and I wanted to share it because we, including myself, all need to be reminded that the growth we gain from waiting on God is often greater than the answer or result we desire.

Thank You Lord for reminding me today that You will cause all my circumstances to cooperate with Your divine plan, for my ultimate good. No matter what lies ahead of me, You are already there. Amen!

Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Romans 8:28-30