Romans 8:28

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

Once, a group of friends set out to explore a beautiful deserted island. During the journey, their ship collided with hidden rocks and was destroyed. Sadly, the entire crew perished—except for one young man. With all his strength, and by clinging to pieces of the broken ship, he managed to swim ashore.

Though he survived, he was left in deep pain and fear, mourning the loss of his friends. He screamed for help day after day, but his voice only echoed back at him. As time passed, he realized no one was coming. Slowly, he began to accept his situation. Gathering the remains of the wreckage, he built a small shelter. After many attempts, he learned how to make fire, survive on fish, and drink coconut water.

One evening, after lighting a campfire, he went a little distance to collect sticks. When he returned, he was horrified to see his small wooden hut engulfed in flames. Everything he had worked so hard to build was destroyed. In despair, he cried out to God, shouting, weeping, and cursing in his hopelessness. That night, he fell asleep brokenhearted.

But the next morning, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the shore. The captain called out through a megaphone, asking if anyone was on the island. Overwhelmed with joy, the young man shouted back, waving his arms. He was rescued at last!

Curious, he asked the captain how they had found him. The captain replied, “We saw the flames rising high into the sky and knew someone must be alive here.” At that moment, the young man realized that what he thought was his greatest loss was actually the very thing God used to bring his rescue.

This is how God works. Even in our darkest, most painful situations, He turns everything around for our good when our lives are surrendered to Him.

Romans 8 is one of the most powerful chapter in Scripture. It reveals the steadfast love of God and the privilege of sonship through Jesus Christ, by whom we can call Him Abba, Father. The Sovereign God is your loving Father. This Father does not abandon you, nor does He keep record of your failures or sins . Nothing—absolutely nothing—can convince Him to withdraw His love for you. He went so far as to give His only Son, Jesus Christ, so that through Him we may be brought close to the Father.

We cannot impress God with mere works; it is faith in Jesus that pleases Him. When we invite the Holy Spirit into our lives, He revives our mortal bodies, strengthens our souls, and fills us with hope. No matter how fearful or hopeless your situation may seem, the Lord promises to work all things together for your good—not just some things, but all things—when you trust Him as your Abba Father.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,Thank You for the privilege of calling You Abba, Father. Give us the grace to trust that You are working all things together for our good. Strengthen our faith in Jesus, and help us to rest in Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.