30. God turns all things for our good

Last time we learned that people can change. Even if people had hurt you in the past, doesn't mean that they do not deserve a second chance. People grow and change constantly and if they are serious about their walk with God, then they will grow spiritually and become the person that God created them to be. And that person will most definitely be someone you would want to be friends with. Therefore take a leap of faith and trust that the other person has truly changed. Ask God to lead and guide you in the process.

Joseph finally saw that his brothers had truly changed. He was so overwhelmed by emotions. He asked that all his servants leave. And then he revealed himself to them as their brother:

"I am Joseph; does my father still live?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence." Genesis 45:3

His brothers were shocked. This was the last thing that they had expected. They couldn't believe their eyes. And now they were even more afraid of what he might do to them, due to how they had treated them. But Joseph quickly reassured them:

"And Joseph said to his brothers, 'Please come near to me.' So they came near. Then he said: 'I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting. And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. So now, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt." Genesis 45:4-9

Joseph reached out to his brothers and reassured them that he was not angry with them. He saw the bigger picture and God's hand in it all. God orchestrated that he be in Egypt and in the right position at the right time. During the hard times in Joseph's life he didn't see it, but looking back now, he clearly saw how God worked for not only his good, but for the good of his family too.

We might be going through difficult things, we might have ups and we might have several downs. We might have things in our lives that we simply do not understand. When we are in the situations we might look horizontally and not see the reasoning behind it all. But one day when we look back at the bigger picture we see all the puzzle pieces coming together for us and we will be able to see that God has been working for our good all along. Even if we have gone astray and even if some of the heartache has been solely our fault, if we turn back to God and follow Him with all of our hearts, then He will turn things around for us and we will see His wonderful good hand in it all.

We should never lose hope. He is always there to lift us up. He wants us close to Him, He wants us on the Plan A He has planned for us. And yes, Plan A might have bumps and bruises along the way just as it had for Joseph, but it will ultimately work out for our good and be the best plan for our lives. We just need to trust Him and follow Him. He knows best and will never leave you nor forsake you.

May we all look back at our lives and see the unmistakable hand of God in it, just like Joseph. May we be able to testify alongside him, that what others meant for harm, God can turn into good. May we live the best life that He has planned for us, walking alongside Him, honoring Him all the way. Hallelujah!

Father thank you that You always have good plans for us, plans for good and to prosper us. You do not plan any evil to come on us, but You turn all evil plans for our good, just as You did for Joseph. We praise You for that. Take our lives and may it honor You in all that we do. We love You. Amen

1 comment for “30. God turns all things for our good”

  1. Gravatar of RonelleRonelle
    Posted Wednesday, 03 August 2022 at 7:57:01 AM

    It is so reassuring to keep in mind that God knows best and He will let things work out according to His will

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