A Major Omission
Monday, February 3, 2025
Good morning, LordFather in Heaven, I seek You first-Your peace-Your knowledge and discernment. Build my trust. I take up my cross and follow...In Jesus' name…
Memory verse: Psalm 139:23–24 (ESV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Verse of the Day: Psalms 59:16
16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
Daily Reading: Exodus 31-33 Matthew 22:1-22
A Major Omission
Romans 8:28
28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
This is cited from the King James version of the Bible for a reason. This is what we have all heard from the beginning. This is what people ‘stabb’ at quoting when we hear them say, “All things work together for good”.
There are two other ‘items’ in that verse that cannot-absolutely cannot-be omitted.
The first is this: “If we love God-all things work together for good.”
The second: “...to them who are called according to His purpose.”
Now you may think that both of these go together and, I believe, they do not exist apart-but both suggest growth in obedience on our part.
When I got married, I did not have a clue how much I would love my wife today-had no idea what it really meant to love her. I am still learning.
I am to love God more than her(Matthew 10:37) or, I believe, I cannot love her as I should.
Then, first, I must love God with all I am. I cannot do this all at once so what do I do? Desire-intention-My desire to love God must be my intention and God will make it happen.
Second, I must ‘make my calling sure’.
“Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble”, 2 Peter 1:10.
What does this really mean to you and me? We must be about the Lord’s work for each of us-whatever that is and none but the Lord can reveal this to you and me but we will not know without seeking Him with all our hearts.
In conclusion, if you are in Christ, you have been called according to God’s purpose-fact.
Our desire to love God must be our intention.
Is this your intention-to love God with all you heart, soul, and mind?(Matthew22:37-39)
If so, you can truly say all things work for your good.
If not-pray for true desire to love God with all you are-seek God with all you are(Matthew 6:33) and leave it up to God. He will accomplish this in your life.
...because He loves us…
Father in Heaven,
Your name is above all. Let Your kingdom come in my heart-I want to know as much as I can. I want to live divine obedience. Forgive me my weakness and lead me away from weak desire.
Great and kind and faithful God,
In the name of Christ Jesus,
Amen
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