Are We Losing Focus?

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose

Romans 8:28

Let me be clear, I am NOT here to talk about politics, I'm here to talk only about our focus. 

Have you ever looked at the world and wonder if God has stepped away for a bit to take care of some other business? If we watch the news, we may become fearful or discouraged. Maybe even angry. 

But let's think about a couple of things:

First, God takes everything into account and makes it work for good.  Not just some things, ALL THINGS!  "But what about.....?"  God's Word say ALL THINGS, no exceptions!  God makes all things work together for good.

Second, God makes all things work for good.  Who's good?  OUR good!  I remember the day I was told my Grampa died.  I was devastated!  I couldn't imagine a world without him in it.  But God worked that for my good through the memories I have of him.  The wisdom he shared with me has become part of me.  While Grampa was alive, he would share his wisdom and I would listen but that was the extent of it.  Now, it is ingrained in me.

You see, if we look at the world, we lose focus.  When we look to God, we KNOW beyond any doubt, this He is in control and He has not gone away on vacation, but is working ALL THINGS together for OUR good because we love Him and are called according to HIS purpose. We may not like His process, but the results He brings are phenomenal!

Consider that.