The seasons of life are filled with both good and bad. At times we ascend to the mountaintops and other times we go through valleys. We enjoy successes and endure failures. We experience victories and losses. In all these things nothing, absolutely nothing, can change the fact that God is good. God’s goodness is not based around how I might feel about my present circumstance. The scripture passage reminds us that “He hath made every thing beautiful in His time.” In God’s timing, even the bad things in life, He can turn around and use them for good in the way He intends. God comes to us in our darkest pain and brings us hope. In times of suffering and hardship, it’s hard to see the beauty in them. But in time, God’s purposes are fulfilled, and the true beauty of the experience was revealed. Consider the life of Joseph who was sold as a slave by his brothers, forced to do a servant’s work in Egypt, and thrown into prison because of a vicious lie. These times were filled with helplessness for Joseph, but he remained hopeful. God was at work, and the beauty of God’s work was revealed. Joseph was able to say to his brothers, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Gen 50:20) God made Joseph’s experiences beautiful in His time. We also have the witness of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His enemies lied about him and brought false witnesses against him, yet he testified about salvation in Christ. For his testimony, they dragged him out and stoned him to death (Acts 7:58). What a terrible consequence for faith and faithfulness to God. But God made it beautiful in His time, and as the result, Saul of Tarsus was saved and became the great Apostle Paul. My friend are there times in life that seem helpless and hopeless? Be reminded and encouraged “that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28). In times where things fall apart and disappear before your eyes, know that God is working “to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garments of praise for the spirit of heaviness” (Isa 61:3). Dear friend, no matter how dark the situation, remember God has a plan, God has a purpose, and God will make everything beautiful in His time. Father thank You for Your love and the beauty of Your timing. Help me to always trust You. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.