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

When Bad things happen:

The good news

• Everything happens for a reason
• The Bad news it’s not always the reason we hoped for.

A promise with a Premise

• In all things, God works for Good
• Not all things are Good

A Promise with a Premise

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.

To claim the promise of Romans 8:28, you have to fulfill the premise

• Be a member of God’s family

When Bad things happen:

• A bad thing might become a good thing. God may turn situations around for good. 
• A bad thing might be a bad thing.  We live in a fallen world, and sin has consequences.

The Smart Thing

Whatever happens, obey God. 

Two things to remember

• If you are a follower of Jesus, this world is as close to hell as you are ever going to get.
• If you are not a follower of Jesus, this world is as close to heaven.as you are ever going to get.