God's work.

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.

I can't help but think of this verse today. Nothing expressed today better then this verse. Today was the day of Amazing Race 3, an activity organised by the Youthie Committe of our church. I hope you were there!

And i can't help but stand back and gaze in awe at God's magnificient involvement in our activity. If only you could see how much He has done.

As it rained cats and dogs at noon, a dear friend of mine whose house i was at said, "see, its raining already, how's the activity going to be carried out?". Immediately, Matthew 4:39 came to mind. "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." I gazed out of the balcony, and thought, "The Lord has it all in His hands."

I thought of the MANY unsaved souls attending the meetings today, and i couldn't help but think of 2 Corinthians 6:2. "For he says,"In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation." It continued in my mind, "God wants these souls saved. We prayed for these souls. God's work will be done."

In the middle of the game, the time appeared tight, and i started to worry about running on schedule. Romans 8:28 came to mind. "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". I thought,"We love God so much! Things will turn out fine."

Indeed, as the activity drew to an end, i looked back and couldn't help but look up into the heavens, albeit after-rain skies, and proclaim God's glory, entering into His gates with thanksgiving and praise. All things HAD worked out perfectly, because it was HIS work.

Man can do THAT much. The rest lies entirely in the Lord's hand. I come to realize that no matter how much we do, our work will more then often turn out imperfect. But when it becomes God's work, nothing seems more perfect.

At the end of the activity, we did have a problem of two stolen bags. Two bags belonging to two faithful servants of the Lord. But what evil can thwart God's perfect work. The devil might attempt foolishly to hinder God's faithful servants, but for what he tries to take away, I know God gives back more. After all, doesn't all things work out for good to those who love God?

I know it does. do you?