Plotted evil, But God turned it to good………….

Plotted evil, But God turned it to good………….

 

We should all be thankful and reassured that God is so wise and powerful, because absolutely nothing can cause his purpose to fail. In fact, he is even able to take the things meant for evil and make them work for good. Joseph's brothers hated him so much that they plotted his murder before selling him as a slave. But, in Egypt, Joseph gained the favor of King Pharaoh, who gave Joseph the second position of authority. During a famine, his brothers came to Joseph seeking help for food, not realizing and recognizing who he was. When Joseph finally identified them, he said, "Now do not be upset or blame yourselves, for selling me to these people. It was really God who sent me ahead of you to save people's lives" (Gen. 45:5), Later, he told them, "You plotted evil against me, but God turned it to good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because of what happened" (Gen. 50:20). To me, that's both exciting and encouraging. I'm reassured to realize that no matter what someone might do to harm me; the Lord is able to turn it for my benefit and His Glory. We should never be afraid of the multitude of people who may be plotting evil against us, because we have a Father who is working for our good, day and night. When we are discouraged because of distressing circumstances and demanding challenges, we can rejoice in God's wisdom, power, and sovereignty. He is working all things for our good.