"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. ... What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:28,31
I am certain you are familiar with that verse. Trusting God is a lot like walking in a crowd of people with your small child in hand. All they can see are legs, but you being taller can see farther above the crowd. You can see the place you are going to and the path that you must follow to get there.
That is a simple description of how it is with God and us, his children. We can't see anything but "legs". What is right in front of us. It's not that we don't know where we are going, but all we can see is what is right in front of us - good or bad. That is where trust comes in. Just like the child who clings to that hand and perhaps draws a little closer when they become fearful.
When the child gets in trouble is when they squirm loose of the parent's hand and dart off in an effort to follow their own path. (Ever been there?)
Good and bad - it matters not - God is sovereign - He sees from creations beginning to the end. He knows who will grab his hand and who will not - but He leaves that to each one's choosing. For us, Christians, our challenge, our duty, our privilege is to trust our Father. The ability to persevere in times of trouble is a gift, a quality of faith and a fruit of our spiritual nature. So back to the question.
"If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory.
By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone
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