When God Is Works in Your Life
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. —Romans 8:28
Many years ago in
London, a talented young man began preparing for the ministry. He had
surrendered his life to Christ and wanted so badly to be used by the Lord. He
was a brilliant student and completed his seminary studies with honours.
Prior to his ordination
as a minister, he was required to preach a sermon before a select group of
clergymen. The intensity of the situation made him nervous—especially when he
saw his Iovely fiancée sitting in the audience. In
his anxiety, he lost his train of thought as he preached…which resulted in the
board not approving him for ordination.
The rejection was a
bitter disappointment, and his grief increased when his fiancée broke off their
engagement because he had performed so poorly. After these two events, he
fought depression for quiet some time. Several weeks
later, He poured out his complaint before God, and was reminded of God's
promise in Romans 8:28…"in all things God works for the good of those who
love him…." It was then that he experienced an incredible peace in his
soul.
When the chance to
preach happened again, the young man delivered a powerful sermon to the
examining board and he was ordained to the ministry. Since this time, the
dynamic preaching of G. Campbell Morgan has impacted thousands of people. This
infamous expositor authored several Bible commentaries and 60 books on
theology. Morgan left a legacy that still stirs hearts today—and the crisis he
went through and overcame with God's help played a huge part.
Failure can often
cause us to question the calling God has placed on our lives. But many times we
can't see the big picture. Friend, whether you can see it or not, God is
working in your life—but sometimes He works behind the scenes.
If you are a
believer and have experienced failure, don't give up! God can use that failure
to produce success and blessing in your life according to the promises in His
Word.
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Ask God to turn your
failures into triumphs, and thank Him for the promises of His Word.