"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive." Gen 50:20
Young Joseph, known for his dreams and his coat of many colors, suffered greatly at the hands of his brothers. At one point they planned to take his life, but in the end decided to sell him into slavery in order that a profit might be earned. As a slave, Joseph suffered many indignities including false accusations, imprisonment and broken promises. Along the way, however; he learned a great many skills as an administrator, manager, logistician, commodities broker and quartermaster. Most importantly, God was with him.
It came to pass that Joseph was made second in command of the greatest nation on earth at the time. In becoming such, he was eventually put in a position to save his long lost family, including the brothers who harmed him, from the worst famine ever known. When that time came, he did exactly that.
Beloved life takes us through all kinds of ups and downs. Our interactions with others can involve the highest highs and the lowest lows. Whether it is the boss making our lives miserable, neighbors causing us difficulty or even family members behaving toward us like anything but, God is with us and He has a plan for our lives. Let us focus our attention and affections on the One who made us. In doing so let us learn all we can from our circumstances in order that we might be prepared for His plan to be manifested.
[Memory verse of the week: Rom 8:38-39]
In Revival,
Lee
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