All Things to the Good

I know the Bible is true. I believe it. Deep down.

But this morning was one of those proofs that God's Word never fails. It was a proof that builds my faith and makes me believe that anything is possible.

Anson, my oldest, was asked to give his testimony publicly tonight at an event called "Fields of Faith" that his high school's FCA is hosting. He's excited, and so am I. There's something about telling your Jesus story publicly that changes you. I know that it will be another step of growth for him.

Tears flooded my eyes as I read what he'd written to share. Anson realizes that he looks close to perfect. He's a godly, kind young man, but nobody is perfect. He's written his story in a very real and powerful way so that there's no doubt that we ALL need a Savior. He's been transparent so that God's power and glory is apparent.

Seeing God's truth lived out in my man-child raises the bar for me. He is going to share about a hard time that he went through a few years ago. It was hard for him and hard for his parents. During that time, I clung to 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."

This morning tears flooded my eyes as I realized that I am seeing the truth in that verse come to pass. God has used that hard time to give Anson a story of salvation beyond self-righteousness. He has given a story of His own grace, mercy and forgiveness. He has given Anson a story of how God's power overcomes sin.

And now Anson is telling the story to others. That's very good.