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God Is Perfecting Everything Concerning You Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 3, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him....
As a child of God, it's reassuring to know that He is constantly working to perfect everything concerning you. This promise is rooted in Scripture, which reminds us that God is sovereign, loving, and always working for our good.
Romans 8:28 :
"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."
Biblical examples that demonstrate God's perfecting work in our lives:
Joseph's Story: From Prison to Palace
Joseph's life was marked by betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment. Yet, God perfected everything concerning him, elevating him to become the second-in-command in Egypt (Genesis 41:41-43).
Moses' Leadership: From Stuttering to Speaking
Moses struggled with a speech impediment, but God perfected his leadership skills, enabling him to lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the Promised Land (Exodus 4:10-12).
David's Anointing: From Shepherd to King
David's life was transformed when Samuel anointed him as the future king of Israel. God perfected everything concerning David, making him a mighty warrior, a skilled musician, and a wise leader (1 Samuel 16:1-13).
Ruth's Redemption: From Widow to Royal Ancestor
Ruth's life was marked by loss and hardship, but God perfected everything concerning her. He provided for her needs, gave her a new family, and included her in the lineage of Jesus Christ (Ruth 4:13-22).
Esther's Courage: From Orphan to Queen
Esther's life was transformed when she became queen of Persia. God perfected everything concerning her, giving her courage, wisdom, and influence to save the Jewish people from persecution (Esther 4:1-17).
Job's Restoration: From Suffering to Blessing
Job's life was marked by intense suffering, but God perfected everything concerning him. He restored Job's health, family, and fortune, blessing him with twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10-17).
Paul's Ministry: From Persecutor to Apostle
Paul's life was transformed when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. God perfected everything concerning him, making him a powerful apostle, missionary, and writer of Scripture (Acts 9:1-31).
Jesus' Resurrection: From Death to Life
Jesus' life was marked by suffering, death, and burial. But God perfected everything concerning Him, raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in heaven (Acts 2:32-33).
God is Perfecting Your Future and Your Children's Future
Just like these biblical examples, God is perfecting everything concerning you. He is working out His plan for your life, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging. Trust in His goodness, sovereignty, and love. He is perfecting your future and the future of your children, and He will bring it to pass in His perfect timing.
Jeremiah 29:11 :
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."