Putting the pieces together

"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

My devotion this morning was titled "Pieces". The author talks about certain days making sense as to how they fit in the puzzle, while others just do not make sense. However, if we reflect on the passage from Romans above, we know that God has a purpose for every piece of our lives, each one working together for good.

How often do we question the purpose of an event when it happens, only to later see the "big picture" of how that event became an important part of our lives. We do not have the box top to the puzzle of life, only God knows how all the pieces are supposed to fit. What we do know is that through the love of Christ, every waking minute of every day is the placement of another piece of the puzzle that brings us closer to eternal life with Him in Heaven.

Think about a tragic event; a death, terminal illness, accident that impacted your life. I am sure that at the time you asked why. What good could come from this horrible event. Yet, look around in these situations, watch people as their compassion shows, watch as people pray, lifting each other up for faith and strength. Watch as people start playing back in their heads the lives of the people impacted, remembering the good times God has given them.

That is God placing the pieces to the puzzle. An illness or death may bring another to know Christ, part of God's plan to allow the Holy Spirit to work within individuals. Remember that without your pieces to the puzzle, it will not be complete. God has a plan for each and every one of us. Pray to Him and allow Him to work in your life.

So, move forward, look at each day as another piece to God's wonderful puzzle. Think about the day when we will all look down from Heaven and see the marvelous puzzle of love put together piece by piece through many years. Bask in the knowledge that through your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior you life is a piece of that wonderful puzzle.