All Things Work Together for Good
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A rich and comforting exploration of Romans 8:28, showing how God sovereignly works out every circumstance – even suffering and trials – for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes.
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We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
There are two things that I have always looked upon as difficult. The one is to make the wicked sad, and the other is to make the godly joyful. Dejection in the godly arises from a double spring: It is either because their inward comforts are darkened, or their outward comforts are disturbed.
To cure both of these troubles, I have written this book, hoping, by the blessing of God, that it will lift up their desponding hearts and make them look up with a more cheerful outlook. I would prescribe them to take, now and then, a little of this cordial, or healthful tonic: All things work together for good to them that love God (Romans 8:28).
To know that nothing hurts the godly is a matter of comfort, but to be assured that all things that happen will work together for their good, that their crosses will be turned into blessings, and that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more may fill their hearts with joy until they run over.
– Thomas Watson
About the Author
Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686) was a prominent English Nonconformist Puritan pastor and author, known for his notable works like The Godly Man’s Picture, The Ten Commandments, and The Body of Divinity. Having earned his degrees from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he served at St. Stephen Walbrook Church in London for 16 years before being imprisoned in 1651 for his role in a plot to restore Charles II. Upon his release, he continued preaching, both privately and publicly after the passing of the Declaration of Indulgence in 1672, which allowed him to obtain a preaching license at Crosby Hall in London. Watson, who carried Christ in his heart and lived as a committed Christian, retired to Barnston in Essex due to declining health, passing away in 1686.
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2 reviews for All Things Work Together for Good
Thomas Watson explains from the Bible that God’s will and ways for us are best and for our good. We can trust Him and serve Him in confidence. No matter what happens in life, God knows and cares, and we can walk with Him, our loving and powerful heavenly Father.
This book puts our attention on God and His provision and providence and care.
My favorite theme of this book was its worship of God. Watson begins the book by showing how the best things work for good to the godly. In doing so, he magnifies God’s character in a way that is truly worshipful. “The wisdom of God works for good. God’s wisdom is our teacher to instruct us. As He is the mighty God, so He is also the Counsellor (Isaiah 9:6). We are oftentimes in the dark, and in matters that are complicated and unclear, we do not know which way to take. Then God comes in with light. I will guide thee with mine eye (Psalm 32:8). “Eye” there stands for God’s wisdom. Why is it that the saints can see farther than most sharp-sighted politicians? They foresee the evil, and they hide themselves; they see Satan’s deceptions. God’s wisdom is the pillar of fire to go before them and guide them.”
Watson precedes to discuss God’s goodness, mercy and other aspects of God’s character. This first chapter reminded me of a teaching series done by Nathan Johnson of Ellerslie Missionary Society entitled The Awful Fear of the Lord.
I was amazed as I read this book by how Watson is able to look at Romans 8:28, the text for this book, from what seemed every angle possible. That in itself was inspirational to encourage one to dig as deep as possible when studying Scripture and to lean on the Holy Spirit to reveal His Truth to us.
Romans 8:28 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.
One last thought, in order for this verse to be one that can be claimed we must first know the God of whom it speaks. We need to examine our hearts to see if His Truth lives in us, namely Jesus Christ.