God is in control

Romans 8:28 (NKJV)

28 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.

Anything God is in, he is in control.  Who's in the huddle makes a difference. Anything in God's control is never out of control. When you know God everything changes.  

1. Things are going to happen.  Not all things that happen are good, but God works it out for good.  

2. Let faith work and fear walk.  Feed faith. Starve fear. 

3. God works all things for good to those who love Him.  This promise is a conditional promise to those who love God. 

4. Response- Accept Jesus as your Savior.  

5. God's purpose will prevail.  

Job 42:2 (ESV)

2 “I know that you can do all things,

    and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

6. Decision- Discover your purpose and start doing your purpose.

7.  Realize your walk is your witness.  How you live matters.  

1 Peter 1:6-7 (ESV)

6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Your pain is speaking purpose to others.  Your pain is not wasted.  Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Dino Rizzo, Church of the Highlands