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‘Who works all things according to the counsel of His will.’ Ephesians 1:11 NKJV

God can make the wrong decisions of the people in your life a benefit to you. So instead of looking for someone to blame, try to see the hand of God at work in your situation. Joseph discovered three things:

(1) When God wants you in a palace, nobody can keep you in prison.

(2) Your future isn’t in the hands of others; it’s in the hands of God.

(3) Your God-given assignment in life doesn’t call for the cooperation or approval of everyone, but it does require the cooperation of one person—you.

Joseph’s brothers made a wrong decision by hating him. Potiphar’s wife made a wrong decision by falsely accusing him. And the butler made a wrong decision by forgetting him. But God did the right thing by him! He arranged every step Joseph took, all the way to the palace. After years apart, Joseph stood face-to-face with those brothers who’d wanted to kill him, and said, ‘You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.’ (Genesis 50:20 NIV)

The purposes of God will eventually overcome the plans of men. No one can prevent God from using you, blessing you, and giving you success—except you. So keep your heart and your attitude right! ‘He chose us in advance, and He makes everything work out according to His plan. God’s purpose was that we… who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God.’ (Ephesians 1:11–12 NLT)

So look for the hand of God in ‘all things’.

SoulFood: 2 Kings 1:1–4:17, Matt 17:14–27, Ps 143, Pro 13:9–10

word4today an adaptation of The Word For Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024

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