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Romans 8:28 - Triumph in Tragedy.

Romans 8:28: Triumph in Tragedy.

Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for 
the good of those who love him, who have been called according to 
his purpose.  

Romans 8:28 (CWR) We know that God will make all things work out 
for our eventual good, as long as we trust Him and remain true to 
the purpose for which He called us.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   What do you say we have a chat about graveclothes? Sound like 
fun? Sound like a cheery topic? Hardly. Make a list of depressing 
subjects, and burial garments is somewhere between IRS audits and 
long-term dental care. 
   No one likes graveclothes. No one discusses graveclothes. 
Have you ever spiced up dinner-table chat with the question, What 
are you planning to wear in your casket? 
   Most folks dont discuss graveclothes.
   The apostle John, however, was an exception. Ask him, and 
hell tell you how he came to see burial garments as a symbol of 
triumph. He didnt always see them that way. A tangible reminder of the 
death of his best friend, Jesus, they used to seem like a symbol of 
tragedy. But on the first Easter Sunday, God took clothing of death and 
made it a symbol of life. 
   Could he do the same for you?
   Could he take what today is a token of tragedy and turn it 
into a symbol of triumph? 
   We all face tragedy. Whats more, weve all received the 
symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, 
an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We 
dont like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. Like wrecked 
cars in a junkyard, they clutter up our hearts with memories of bad 
days. 
   But could God use such things for something good? How far can 
we go with verses like Romans 8:28 that says, In everything God 
works for the good of those who love him? Does everything 
include tumors and tests and tempers and terminations? John would answer 
yes. John would tell you that God can turn any tragedy into a 
triumph, If Only You Will Wait And Watch. 
   Could I challenge you with a little exercise? Remove the word 
everything from Romans 8:28 and replace it with the symbol of your own 
tragedy. For the apostle John, the verse would read: In burial 
clothing God works for the good of those who love him. How would 
Romans 8:28 read in your life? 
   In hospital stays God works for the good.
   In divorce papers God works for the good.
   In a prison term God works for the good.
   If God can change Johns life through a tragedy, could it 
be he will use a tragedy to change yours? [Max Lucado Daily 
Devotional at maxlucado.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2013/20130725-2340.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657