One of the most misquoted and misused verses in all of Scripture is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Well meaning people throw it out there to hurting people like buckets of water on a house fire. It is the Truth!
Here is the thing. It is in how you use this Truth. You can deeply hurt someone with Truth. Whether you mean it or not, it can happen. I know from cruel experiences myself. Unfortunately, as a young preacher I have done exactly what I am warning you against in this writing.
Just because it is the Truth does not give us license to swing it around and throw it at people like the Sword it is. Yes, all things do work together for good (all things are not good) to those who love God and are the called according to His purpose. I know the Johnson family is hurting deeply at the loss of their son Morgan. It is good for him because he has been in the presence of his Saviour for two years now. Glory to God.
What about you? Are you prepared to step out into eternity? I hope so.
So, how are you doing?