There are a great many times in life when we are overpowered by feelings of hopelessness and despair. We find ourselves beset by uncontrollable circumstances that are fully beyond our control. In our weakness and dismay, we become so fretful and fearful that we even lose sight of the guarantees of God.

We cry to Him for help and adhere to the hope that he’ll change our outward circumstances. Even in our moaning and supplications, we barely know what to ask because our vision is so limited. In times like these, it’s a great comfort to recollect that we’ve got a Guide, a Governor, a Caretaker who sees what we actually need. His timely interventions are typically inward rather than outward.

That is, while we would like to see things change, He wants us to modify. In our weakness, we cry out for relief while the sanctified Holy Spirit is sieving our moaning thru the will of God. As our advocate, He has a commitment to interceding with the Father on our behalf. And His petitions are always heard because they perfectly fit God’s great purposes for our lives.

That is why the apostle Paul was so certain about all things collaborating for good to people who love God. He revealed, “we know,” not “we hope.” He talked with guarantee, not in terms like “maybe,” “if,” or “but.” Likewise, this certainty takes in “all things,” not just some things. What confidence we should all have! Our heavenly Father, the sovereign God of this universe, is exercising supervisory control of each single affair in our life.