Grace that redeems
"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 What is it like being plotted against? What is it like to have your life openly placed in the hands of those who intend to harm you? What is it like to be erased and lose a sense of belonging? What purpose lies within betrayal? If you have read Genesis , you know that Joseph lived this reality. He may have been an obnoxious, arrogant punk with a cooler coat than everyone else. But to be sold out of his family completely? That's incredibly harsh. Yet, all things worked together for good. God showed Joseph incredible favor. As quoted from Genesis 39:3 "...the Lord caused all that he did to succeed." "And we know that for those who love God ALL THINGS work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 Even though his life was turned upside down, Joseph became the overseer o