Romans 8:28
“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.”
Living near a Christian College, it was rewarding to meet and fellowship with college students even when I was in high school. One of these dynamic Christian collegians was named Herby Geller. He was a committed believer and had felt the call to become a medical doctor and serve as a medical missionary.
Herby met a young lady who felt called to serve as nurse on some mission field. The two fell in love and were engaged to be married. It seemed to be God’s perfect will for their lives. Then tragedy struck. Herby was killed in an automobile crash.
Students were stunned by the news of his death. The funeral service for Herby was a time of celebration even through tears. Student after student stood and committed themselves to go into full-time Christian service. A few months later I was talking with Herby’s mother. She said that over fifty students had made that commitment.
Over the years of time, God’s people have suffered, bled and often died. Their hope was not in the things of this world, but in reaching a lost world for Jesus. When we hold tightly to the things of this world we will lose everything. When we let go and let God have His will and way, we will be able to observe Romans 8:28 in action.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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