“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 (NIV)
Every problem in life has a purpose; there’s meaning in the mess of it all.
When I'm in the middle of a difficulty, it’s hard to see its purpose. But hindsight is 20/20—so when I look back at a problem after I've gotten through it, I often can see what God was doing.
God can take everything in our lives—the good stuff, the bad stuff, the hurtful stuff, the bizarre stuff—and use it for good.
Remember, God doesn’t cause my problems. But he does allow them so he can use them for his own good intentions, even when other people have bad intentions.
A great example of this in the Bible is the story of Joseph. Joseph faced a whole string of terrible problems. He was sold into slavery by his own brothers. He was falsely accused of seducing his master’s wife. He was thrown into prison.
But Joseph kept on being faithful. And eventually he was placed second in charge over all of Egypt. In this role, he was able to save entire nations from famine. He was even able to save his own family—including his brothers, who had sold him into slavery.
He told his brothers, “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 NIV). Joseph knew that God’s good intentions had been working, even in the bad circumstances of his life.
I will be in bad situations at times. It may seem like everything has gone wrong. People with bad intentions may have hurt me. But God intends to bring good out of it. He wants me to bring him the broken pieces of my life. He can bring peace out of those pieces.
Remember, God’s purpose is greater than any problems I've been through. And he’ll bring good out of them if I'll trust him.
In Summary:
Life’s problems are never wasted—God can use even the hardest and most painful circumstances for good. Like Joseph, who was betrayed, falsely accused, and imprisoned before being raised to power and saving countless lives, I can trust that God’s purpose is greater than the intentions of others or the trials I face. Though God doesn’t cause my problems, he allows them and weaves them into his greater plan, turning brokenness into peace and setbacks into opportunities for growth. My role is to stay faithful, trust him with the pieces of my life, and believe that he is working for good even when I can’t yet see it.
Bottom Line:
No matter the harm or hardship, God can turn it into good and fulfill His greater purpose in our lives. The next step is for me to Bring a difficult situation or painful memory to God in prayer, asking Him to show me how He can use it for good.
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