A Savory Life
ROMANS 8:28
We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Have you ever felt a little hungry, opened up the refrigerator, and thought to yourself, “Hmm… what to eat? I know—a stick of butter! Yeah, that sounds great.” Probably not. A large serving of butter doesn’t taste very good all by itself. Neither does flour. Or salt, or baking soda. Or most cooking ingredients, actually. Yet a master chef gathers them all together, blending them to accomplish her intended purpose. Then she puts them in the oven, and the scent of a freshly baked cake lures everyone nearby into the kitchen. In the same way, God can use the ingredients of our lives to accomplish His purpose. We often hear Romans 8:28 quoted: “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” However, people often refer only to one part of the verse: “All things work together for good.” The problem is that all things do not work together for good. To quote only half the verse is to miss the whole meaning. The promise is to people who love God and are called according to His purpose. God has a purpose for you, and the first step in discovering your purpose is to surrender to that truth. Only when you are living your life according to His purpose, not your own, will He cause all things to blend together for your good and His glory. Otherwise, the “all things” may still happen to you, but they won’t necessarily be carefully mixed together to accomplish God’s good purpose in your life.
Today, if your life is like a stick of butter or a cup of flour or a few tablespoons of salt, take the first step to turn it into something savory by surrendering to God’s will and seeking His purpose for you. When you are committed to Him above all else, He will mix all things in your life—the good, the bad, and the bitter—and turn them into something divine.
Lord, open my eyes to see Your purpose in my life. Help me to surrender everything to You, and reveal to me the goodness that comes when You merge my life experiences together to bring me to my destiny.
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