There is a lot of stuff packed in this verse! There is hope, comfort, assurance, and promise.
As things go on in our lives, some good, some not so good, some downright bad, we still have the promise that God is in the mix. My understanding is not that God causes everything, but God causes everything to work for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. If we love God and dedicate all we do for His glory, it will be to our benefit in the long run.
We will have times of uncertainty in our lives, even stress and fear. However, if we can take this message to heart, we can know God is able and will work everything out to take care of us.
Another disclaimer though is the part about "according to His purpose." Of course, we think we know how all should turn out and what's best for us, and we really want a God to fix things according to our ways and purpose.
Many of you probably have children. Think about when your child wants something or asks to do something that you don't feel is the best thing. You try to explain why it is not right but your child just doesn't get it. That's how it is with God. He can see the reasons and possible consequences we cannot.
As His children, we must be obedient to His plan and purpose even during those times we don't know or understand. Just like as children we must obey our parents when we don't know the reasons or understand.
Often it just comes back to the age old "because I said so." Sometimes that's the only answer parents can give. I believe that's the only answer God can give sometimes, too. "Because I said so."
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