28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, KJ21 Bible).
There is nothing inherently wrong with the common translation of this major, familiar, and meaningful verse. Still, we often miss the deeper insights of faith-giving implications of truth woven into the promises found in this verse. Still, we often make this verse about “things” when the truth is far more powerful and life-changing. We diminish the powerful and incredible direct attention and responsiveness that flows gracefully from the extravagant love of our Heavenly Father upon our lives, by making this verse about concepts of good feelings, good things, and good outcomes.
The truth is much deeper as to the point and purpose of this verse. The greater context of the verse revolves around our purchased and secure relationship as heirs and children of God through the redeeming and interceding work of Jesus Christ as our Savior and the Holy Spirit being the Comforter in all things. Thus, the days that make up our lives are not about good things coming to us or even having faith to perceive things as good. This verse is also nestled directly in thoughts and truths regarding suffering throughout our lives and the unwavering involvement and care of the Holy Spirit in all things, realizing Heavenly Father’s love is always upon us and He is working in all things by His Spirit alive in us.
The truth is and will always be, faith is not about things always being good but about knowing and trusting God to be the good in all things. Thus, our lives are not about things being good or bad and trying to make sense of them, but about living in God’s love and letting Him work in our lives through all things for His purposes. God is in the good in all things because He is good at all times in all things.
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, New International Version Bible).