[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Genesis Overview]] | [[Genesis 50]] ## Title: All Things Work Together for Good ## Scripture: (Genesis 50:19-21) But Joseph answered them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day. So now, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them. (NET) ## Observation: Many of us would not have a problem with Joseph if he were bitter with his brothers. It was their act that sent him to Egypt. However, Joseph has a different point of view. He sees God at work in every one of his difficulties. He realized that God used all the events of his life as vehicles to get him to the place he currently enjoyed. This did not absolve his brothers of justice. He reminded them that God alone was going to do the punishing. However, Joseph was not going to allow what they did to keep him from seeing the good. When we begin to realize that no one can stop God from doing what He wants to do in our lives, we begin to stop seeing people as having the power to stop us. We see everything as part of God’s ultimate plan. ## Application: How would it change your day if you realized that all things will be used by God for your good? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being trustworthy. We trust that You never waste anything we go through.