An Upward Look
A Daily Devotional Observation from God's Word
November 20
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR TODAYAnd we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
God, in His infinite wisdom and love, is working in His children for good. Do we praise the Lord for those trying experiences? How many times do we cry in despair that everything is going wrong, only to find in the end that the Lord has worked it all out for good? We sometimes need the rain, the tears, and the valley experiences to make us stronger. They teach us valuable, unforgettable lessons. Most of the wonderful experiences that we recall from our past are associated with rough times. A young man once looked at a quilt that his mother was working on from the bottom side. It was a mess with strings hanging all over the place and rough ends showing. However, when it was all finished and the mother lifted him up so he could see the finished product from the top, he beheld the beautiful craftsmanship. Every piece was perfectly in place. It was the most beautiful quilt he had ever seen. When we get to the end and look back on our life from God’s perspective, we will realize that the Lord so lovingly and tenderly has worked everything out for our good and His purpose! ~~
DAILY BIBLE READING: Romans 5-8