“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
The phrase “those who love God” is emphasized here. Not people in general, but believers, who are loved by God first. Our love is our response to the work of the Holy Spirit in us.
“In all things God works for the good” is an all-inclusive truth. Even the “accidents” of history are God working for our good. The primary reference of “all things” is the sufferings of this present time. All circumstances will work together for a believer’s good – that is, the believer will be conformed to Jesus Christ now and reign with Him later.
“Called according to His purpose” means God planned our salvation in advance. This is God’s eternal election. The Spirit, in history, has called us by the Gospel. God does everything, including redemption, in order to accomplish His overarching plan to reconcile us back to Him.
Blessings on your day…