All Things for Good
The life of a believer is filled with events and circumstances that can be hard to explain or understand. Yet the Word of God reveals a stunning truth: “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). This powerful affirmation ought to take root in the heart of everyone who seeks to follow the Lord.
When we speak of blessing, we often mean material prosperity, health, or social success, but true blessing is God Himself, the Source of every good thing. The Hebrew word for blessing, bracha, uncovers this truth more deeply: its root letters—bar (son), kaf (hand), and hey (grace)—remind us that blessing is God’s grace poured out through His Son, Yeshua the Messiah.
God desires us to thrive in this world, and the greatest blessing available to us is His grace. As the Apostle Paul reminds us, “through him we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:2). Grace calls to mind the righteousness of the Messiah, God’s love, and our redemption. Yet its full manifestation hinges on faith—a deep trust in God’s Word—because “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).
Faith is not merely acknowledging that God exists; it is confidence in His love and fidelity to His promises. It is a spiritual principle that enables us to please God and robs Satan of any grounds to accuse us before the heavenly throne. “We have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us” (1 John 4:16).
Paul’s deliberate use of the phrase “we know” underscores that this knowledge is not superficial but rooted in personal experience and divine revelation. God called Abraham and led him through trials so that he might be blessed in every way. He did not shield Abraham from all hardship immediately, yet He ultimately made him a blessing to the nations. “And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness” (Genesis 15:6).
The life of Jacob illustrates the same truth. Though he fled from Esau and endured Laban’s deceit, God remained faithful, turning Jacob’s journey into a triumphant homecoming. Even in Jacob’s darkest moments, God was present. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31).
When we face trials, it is vital to remember that God has already prepared a way out and a victorious ending. Joseph’s story powerfully demonstrates how apparent disaster becomes a channel of blessing. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and imprisoned, Joseph was ultimately elevated to governor of Egypt. He told his brothers, “God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5).
God’s plan far exceeds our understanding. His blessing is fully realized when we trust His grace and yield to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. The Spirit leads us into God’s promises and teaches us to rely on His strength and wisdom rather than our own efforts.
King David grasped this truth when he wrote, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4). God does not promise trouble-free living, but He does promise His presence and to bring us into the good He has prepared.
Living by grace does not make us passive; rather, it trains us to act in harmony with God’s will. We become sensitive to His voice and boldly follow wherever the Holy Spirit leads. In this way, we live in constant peace, confident that our entire lives rest in the hands of a loving Father.
No circumstance can separate us from God’s love revealed in Yeshua the Messiah. Paul assures us, “I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38–39). This means that the final outcome of every situation we face will be for our good and for God’s glory.
So instead of worrying or complaining, let us trust God and thank Him for working all things together for our good. In doing so, we experience His great and generous love—beyond all comprehension.
Pastor Oren Lev Ari