All Things for Good… Are You Sure?

“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). 

Romans 8:28 is a lifeline of hope for believers around the world, but especially for those navigating hardship, injustice, or uncertainty. This verse reminds us that our hope is not rooted in circumstances improving or outcomes aligning with our desires. Our hope is in God Himself – the One who is always present, always faithful, and always at work for the good of those who love Him. 

Yet there’s a deeper layer we sometimes overlook; we don’t get to define what “good” is, and that seems to be a problem for many in our culture today. Remember how in Genesis 3, Adam and Eve were tempted in the Garden to take that authority into their own hands, deciding for themselves what was good or bad. As we know, that decision did not go well for them … the result was separation from God and the introduction of suffering into the human story. 

The enemy still tempts us in the same way. In difficult seasons, we want to declare what is “bad” and demand that God do what we believe is “good.” And when God does not do so, we begin to doubt whether God exists, believing that if He does, He must not be good since He did not prove that He loves us by doing what we demand. If you have ever raised a teenager, you probably have seen and heard this type of response. But in Christ, we are called to a different kind of trust – a trust that believes God is weaving every thread, even painful ones, into a greater tapestry of redemption. 

This truth is especially powerful when we consider the work of SAT-7 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In a region marked by political instability, economic hardship, and religious oppression, the idea that God is working all things together for good may sound impossible. But through your faithful support, hope is being broadcast every day, a hope that is based on who God is and not centered on one’s desired outcomes.   

Viewers who feel forgotten hear that God sees them. Believers in isolation discover they are not alone. Children in war zones hear that they are loved. Women facing injustice learn they are valued. Families in need encounter the promise of Christ – that He is present and He is working, even amid difficult and unjust circumstances. 

Your partnership in ministry helps make that message visible. Thank you. You are a vital part of this ministry, and your generosity is not in vain. Just as God is working in the lives of SAT-7 viewers, He is working in yours as well. Whatever trials or unknowns you face today, remember that He is not absent. He is actively shaping your story for His glory and your ultimate good. 

May you be encouraged by this same hope that you are helping to bring to those who live in the Middle East and North Africa.  

Blessings,

John Frick

John Frick, M.B.A., M.A.C.M., C.F.R.E. is the Vice President of Development at SAT-7 USA. He is a gifted speaker and has had many opportunities to address civic, political, and church groups regarding various current events and issues. He is passionate about the cause of the poor both in spirit and in body, as well as giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. His full leadership bio is available here.