If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31-32 NIV

When our son was very young, a painful rejection crushed him. And like most moms, when my child hurts, I hurt. I took the matter to God, and He brought these words to mind: I’m for Brant.

God didn’t tell me why He allowed my son to suffer this blow. But He assured me He was for Brant.

When my son asked why this had happened, I honestly told him I didn’t know. But I knew God was for him and had allowed this for his good. Every time my heart ached for my son, I reminded myself, God is for my son.

Decades have passed, and I still don’t know why Brant suffered that injustice. I can’t say I’ve seen the benefit. But I believe God wouldn’t have allowed it if it weren’t important for my son’s growth. And my son has grown into a caring man who is in tune with others—especially those in pain.

 “If God is for us, who can be against us?”

In Numbers 22, the king of the Moabites commissioned a prophet named Balaam to curse Israel. Ironically, every time Balaam opened his mouth to spew curses—blessings flowed on God’s people.

In Genesis, Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery. He suffered years of slavery and imprisonment. Later God exalted him to rule under Pharaoh. Many years later, Joseph’s brothers come to him in need of food. They trembled to learn the brother they’d mistreated now held the power of life and death over them.

Yet, look at Joseph’s assessment of his suffering:

“Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people” (Gen. 50:20, NASB).

God had been with Joseph—in slavery and in prison. And He had worked all the injustices together for Joseph’s and Israel’s good. And for our good. For from Israel came Jesus!

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God Is for You

In what area do you feel overwhelmed, defeated, betrayed, or alone? Where do you need an infusion of hope? Is it in your—

  • Health?
  • Marriage?
  • Career?
  • Finances?
  • Parenting?
  • Relationships?
  • Habits?
  • Abilities?
  • Understanding?
  • Energy?

God understands. That’s why He sent Jesus. “God is for you. He is with you. He supplies all you need!”

Romans 8:31 doesn’t mean people and problems won’t assault us. It means that since God is for us nothing can squash His goodwill for us. Faith in this promise buffers us against life’s inevitable challenges.

God gave you His most precious gift when He sent Jesus. In Him we have everything we need (Psalm 23:1; 2 Peter 1:3).

“He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32 NIV).


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