Now That's A Great Question

Reading from Jan. 20 , 2009
Inauguration Day
Gen.49-50; Ps.8; Luke 20

TOPIC: The Right Perspective

SCRIPTURE: "But Joseph said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place?' 'As for you, you meant evil against me, BUT GOD meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.' " (Gen.50:20)

OBSERVATION: Now that Jacob was dead, the brothers feared revenge from Joseph. Could he really have forgiven them for selling him into slavery? But to their surprise, Joseph not only forgave them but reassured them, offering to care for them and their families. Joseph's forgiveness was complete. He demonstrated how God graciously accepts us even though we don't deserve it. Because God forgives us even when we have ignored or rejected him, we should graciously forgive others.
God brought good from the brothers' evil deed, Potiphar's wife false accusations, the cup-bearer's neglect, and seven years of famine. The experiences in Joseph's life taught him that God brings good from evil for those who trust him. [Life Application Study Bible]

APPLICATION: Do you trust God enough to wait patiently for him to bring good out of bad situations?

SO

Do you trust God?

r u willing to wait?

Patiently?

Did you notice the plural word in that question?

Situations (Plural)

That means

All of them

Yes

even that situation

r u willing?
to wait ?
patiently?
for God ?

NOT U

for GOD

to bring the good out of even that situation?

Now that's a great question !

r u wrestling with it like I am?

PRAYER: Father God, help me to have your perspective on each and every situation I find myself in.