God
Intended It For Good
Realizing that their father was dead,
Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and
pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” So they approached
Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he did, ‘Say to
Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in
harming you.’ Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God
of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also
wept, fell down before him, and said, “We are here as your slaves.” But Joseph
said to them, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you
intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a
numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide
for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly
to them.
There are no accidents in the lives of
God’s children. Joseph was thrown into the pit on purpose, and God Himself had
a purpose for Joseph later in life. He was not to be a slave for the rest of
his life. You may pass through the deep waters of trial and disappointment.
Everything is not going against you. But do remember that your misfortunes are
not accidents. The Lord allows such things for a blessed purpose. So patiently
trust Him. If you know the Lord, someday you will praise Him for it all!
God transforms
trials into triumphs.
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