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
In the beginning, Joseph's life seems bleak, but by the end of the story he's placed in a position of authority, wealthy, able to bless and save his family (and Egypt), is trusted by Pharoah........
Footnote:
The faithfulness of Joseph affected his entire family. When he was in the pit and in prison, Joseph must have wondered about his future. Instead of despairing, he faithfully obeyed God and did what was right. Here we see one of the exciting results. We may not always see the effects of our faith, but we can be sure that God will honor faithfulness.
Joseph's life has some of the "Laws of the Harvest" written all over them!
1. You reap what you sow.
2. Sometimes you reap what others sow (good or bad).
He definitely reaped hardships for many years from his brothers evil actions but in the end, he reaps from his faithfulness in God!
Footnote:
God brought good from the brothers' evil deed, Potiphar's wife's false accusation, the cupbearer's neglect and seven years of famine. The experiences in Joseph's life taught him that God brings good from evil for those who trust him. Do you trust God enough to wait patiently for him to bring good out of bad situations? You can trust him because, as Joseph learned, God can overrule people's evil intentions to bring about his intended results.
We finished Genesis! If you are behind, today is the perfect day to catch up! We are moving to Job next.
Keep reading -- 350 days left!
All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV.
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