PREACHING MESSAGE OF TRUSTING THE LORD DURING CONFUSING TIMES

2. 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.

5. Think for a moment
about the challenges
you’ve faced, the trials
that have tested your
faith, and the moments
when you felt
overwhelmed by life’s
circumstances. During
these struggles,

6. …have you ever
wondered if there is
any purpose or
meaning behind
them? Are they just
random events, or is
there something
greater at work?

7. Romans 8:28
1. God is in control, even when life seems
chaotic.
2. All things work together for good, even
during our trials.
3. Understand the significance of loving God
and how it positions us to experience the
fulfillment of this promise.

8. #1 God is in control, even when
life seems chaotic.

9. Life is filled with challenges and
uncertainties. We encounter
unexpected setbacks,
disappointments, and trials that can
shake our faith and leave us
questioning God’s plan

10. In such moments, it’s crucial to
remember that we are not alone in our
struggles. We serve a God who is
aware of every circumstance we face,
and He remains in control, even when
our circumstances seem overwhelming.

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14. It’s comforting to know that regardless
of what we face—financial difficulties,
health issues, broken relationships, or
any other trial—God is still in
control. He sees the bigger picture,
and His purposes extend far beyond
our immediate circumstances.

15. Examples of God’s faithfulness in turning difficult
situations for good;
1. Joseph, who experienced betrayal by his brothers,
was sold into slavery, and endured years of
imprisonment. Yet, in the end, God used Joseph’s
trials to position him as a key leader who saved
family and the nation of Egypt from famine.

16. Examples of God’s faithfulness in turning
difficult situations for good;
2. Job, who suffered great loss and adversity
but ultimately witnessed the restoration of all
he had lost.

17. “Walang pagsubok na
mabigat, sa Diyos nating
Tapat!” - Ptr. Joral

18. # 2. All things work together for
good, even during our trials.

19. 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.

20. It encompasses every aspect of our
lives—both the pleasant and the
painful, the joyous and the
Nothing is outside the scope of
God’s ability to work for our ultimate
good.

22. "There is no pain so great as the
memory of joy in present grief."
-Aeschylus

23. "You cannot prevent the birds of
sorrow from flying over your head,
but you can prevent them from
building nests in your hair."
Old Chinese proverb

24. Even during the most challenging
circumstances, we can hold onto
the assurance that God is at
work, orchestrating events
according to His divine plan.

29. God is at work,
orchestrating events
according to His divine plan.

30. # 3. Understand the significance of
loving God and how it positions us
to experience the fulfillment of this
promise.

31. 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.

32. Is it a condition attached to the
promise?—a condition of loving
God, before he will love you
back?

33. NO! Its simply telling us
clearly the benefit of
choosing to love HIM.

34. LOVE and FREEDOM will always be in
harmony.
Our love to God involves a deep,
intimate relationship with Him,
characterized by obedience, trust,
and surrender.

37. We have a God that produces love,
and we are made to be recipients of
this love. Love requires freedom. There
is no love if there is no freedom.
Freedom, is the highest order idea in
the Kingdom of God.

38. What makes love love is
freedom.

39. 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.

40. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
…and all the ways that wickedness
deceives those who are perishing. They
perish because they refused to love
truth and so be saved.

41. Romans 8:28
1. God is in control, even when life seems
chaotic.
2. All things work together for good, even
during our trials.
3. Understand the significance of loving God
and how it positions us to experience the
fulfillment of this promise.