WORK TOGETHER

 

Saturday, May 4, 2024

 

WORK TOGETHER

Rom 8:28

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.

 

          We only see this phrase one time in the KJV and both WORK and TOGETHER are translated from only one Greek word which is sunergeo. This Greek word has the idea of cooperation and partnership. In some cases, it indicates a fellow-worker or helper.

 

          But this promise is not for everyone! It is limited to those “who are THE called according to HIS purpose.” It is further qualified in verse 29. You see, the partner that is indicated by sunergeo is none other than our sweet Holy Spirit. Jesus promised Him to the born-again believer.

 

John 14:16-17

16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, [One to replace me because I must go away] that he may abide with you forever;

17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

 

          The word “another” in verse 16 is translated from the Greek word allos which means not only “different” but also “more.” So, Jesus promised a different helper and more. Moreover, the word Comforter, which is capitalized in my Bible, is translated from the Greek word parakletos which indicates an intercessor [one who prays for me] and consoler [one who comforts me in difficult situations].

 

 

          Please know that “all things” that happen to us may not be “good” but that is not what is promised. In fact, Jesus warned us that “in this world we would have tribulation.” (See John 16:33) What He did promise is that everything is figure-out-able and that He has already figured it out.

 

          Too numerous to mention are the Bible characters who could testify to this. Some examples would be Moses who was hid in a small basket in the water to save him from the Egyptians who were killing Jewish boy babies. Ruth, who chose to return with Naomi, and Boaz, who found Ruth in a field gleaning grain behind the harvesters. Dear reader, God has never relinquished oversight. You can trust Him.

 

Matt 6:26

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

 

How often, Dear Lord, have I forgotten your promise of control and care. Remind me that you are powerful, providential, and present. AMEN