God is working for our good

God is working for our good

Bible:Genesis 45:1-8

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives (GENESIS 50:20).

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God is so wise and powerful that absolutely nothing can stop His plans. In fact, He is able to use even bad things and make them work for good. Joseph’s brothers hated him so much that they had plotted his murder before deciding to sell him as a slave. But in Egypt, Joseph gained the favour of Pharaoh, who made Joseph his right hand man (he effectively became Egypt’s prime minister). During a famine, his brothers came to Egypt for food, not realising Joseph was alive, let alone in charge there. Joseph had the perfect opportunity to get even with his brothers. But he didn’t. He forgave them. When Joseph finally identified himself to his brothers, he said: “Do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you” (GENESIS 45:5). Later he told them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives” (50:20). To me, that’s both exciting and encouraging. It’s amazing to think that no matter what someone might do to hurt me, God is able to use it for my good and His glory. When we’re upset because of things that are happening in our lives, we can still be thankful. In God’s wisdom, power and love, He is working all things for our good (ROMANS 8:28)

GOD CAN BRING GOOD OUT OF BAD.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries