But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today - Genesis 50:20
Many times people base their opinion of God on their own life experiences. Several people are anti-God because of what they’ve seen around them. But we must remember that God is good all the time, no matter what. It doesn't matter what it looks like, God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He has never changed and He will always be Good.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[a] for those who are called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
As you may already know, Joseph was the favorite son of Jacob. He was so favored by his dad that he wore a coat of many colors. So it was no secret that He was loved more than His other brothers. His brothers became so jealous of him that they threw him in a pit, sold him as a slave, and he eventually ended up in prison for something that he didn't do. After being in jail for many years he eventually got out and gained a position in the palace. However, once He had his position, and a family of his own, his brothers made their way into Egypt.
Eventually, Joseph revealed himself to them, and proceeded to say “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good..” At that moment Joseph could’ve said a million things and blamed his brothers for all that he went through. But he simply gave God all of the glory for where he was. He recognized that God wasn't behind the betrayal and disappointment but that God had a plan. Not for evil or harm, but for good! Let me remind you that Joseph’s process to his promise took 13 years. He went without many things! He was probably hungry, tired, ill-treated, and alone, but he didn't walk away from God! I don't know the details of everything that you’ve been through or what you're going through, but always remember that God is good. Even when bad things are happening, God is behind the scenes allowing all things to together work for your good. The enemy has a plan, but God has an even better one! Don’t blame God for what you’ve been through, praise God for what you’ve been through, because it’s all a part of a greater story!
God isn't good because of what He has done, but because of who He is! It’s simply in His nature to be good. No one can top God! He could retire today because He has done enough. All of mankind's efforts put together couldn't even compare to God’s goodness. It’s easy to believe that God is good because He has done so many huge and awesome things. But even if God had never done those things He would still be good! God can't help it but to be good, it’s all He knows how to do! The same way that you and I may naturally be good at some things be it sports, music, or cooking. Is the same way that God is naturally good.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. - Psalms 23:6
Seeing God’s goodness requires faith! Even as Joseph was in prison he continued to use his prophetic gifts for the glory of God. Not for his own efforts or because he was bored, but because he believed that God was good. He probably didn't know when he would leave or if he would leave, and what would happen next. But he heavily relied on the Lord! I don't know about you but I want to be faithful! I want to rely on and remember the goodness of God even in my darkest hour. Remembering the goodness of God will get you through even when life is tough! It will place a standard in your life, a reminder that there is more for you beyond your struggles. Joseph knew that he could depend on God despite what he had been through because God wasn't finished with him yet. As long as you have breath in your lungs God’s not done with you yet! You have a reason to be here and a gift to share. Allow the Lord to use you and remember to show others that He is good!
So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, - Philippians 2:10
God knows that He is good, and soon so will everyone else! God doesn't need us to tell Him that He is good, He knows that He is! Nothing could convince Him otherwise. We see that when Jesus was being tried and put on trial in front of Pilate He didn't defend Himself. He simply accepted the death sentence to be crucified. He could've done/said more to get himself out of the situation, but He didn't. Instead, He died a selfless death for us and took on our transgressions because that's what He came to do. As He hung on that cursed tree, He not only knew that redemption was coming for His loved ones. But also that one day everyone would know the truth. That even those who mocked him would later realize that He really was the Messiah. The word says that "every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord..". How can someone confess that without also realizing that God is good? God has simply put an abundance of goodness in creation and one day He will get His response. One day all of creation will echo the truth, it’s inevitable. Whether or not someone believed it when they were walking on this earth, eventually they will know it. So don't wait till the end when everyone else is realizing it. Tell God how good He is now! And while you're at it tell all your friends that God is good also!
Message from Blessing Finesse
Written by Blessing Finesse
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