He Intended It!

God intended it for good. Genesis 50:20 NIV

What happened to Joseph wasn't fair!

When your own family sells you as a slave and your boss' wife has you wrongly imprisoned you tend to ask, "Lord, what's going on?"

Before God promoted Joseph to the palace he wanted to know how he'd hold up under pressure.And the same goes for me and you.

Joseph was called to save his family and lead his nation. But big assignments call for big tests of character.

You don't always understand this when you're going through the fires of refinement.

When Joseph's brothers finally stand before him as ruler of Egypt he tells them "You didn't do it to me, God orchestrated the whole thing."

Talk about seeing things clearly! Someone else's action against you is not the bottom line.
And the reason is simple:God knows that somewhere down the line He'll be able to use all that painful stuff to bring your life into focus and accomplish His purposes.

With God it's never too late!

by Bob Gass