God will use it for good

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Genesis 50:20 NIV

As a group began to gather in front of the Bass Pro Outlet Store early yesterday morning, my friend, Jim, and I prepared to begin the pre-race devotional service that has always been a part of the Bass Pro Marathon and something he and I have been beyond blessed to perform for the past several years. Normally the service would have taken place inside one of their buildings but due to COVID was moved outside to the building closest to the start line. And just as we were about to begin, the Race Director, Melissa Bondy, rushed over and said, "I've decided that you are going to give your devotion from the loud speaker where all the runners will hear it. Now head on over there because it will start soon." And just like that, the devotion that is normally attended by 30-70 people was heard by 2,000!! 

And you know, believe it or not, God is in control... always has been and always will be. Nothing in this world can or will ever change that, including COVID-19. And because of that promise, you and I can be one-hundred-percent certain that God will use this virus "for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Think about it, the coronavirus has caused millions of people around the world to seek the Lord like nothing else could ever have done! How's that for God using something the enemy intended to harm us with for good?

So no matter what you might be facing today, be patient and remember that God is still on the throne my friend. He is and always will be sovereign over all and for that you and I can have peace knowing that God is working all things out "for good" no matter how it might appear at this moment. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that no matter what may be going on in the world today, that You can and will use it for good to accomplish your good and perfect will. Help us to trust that promise as we patiently wait on Your timing to see it come to pass. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.  

Happy Running!!!

It's gonna be okay-Tawsha Lawton