20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive (Genesis 50:20).
Although, it is at times, difficult to understand how exactly God’s sovereignty works, it ultimately works out for good. Joseph was left for dead by his brothers, and then sold into slavery in Egypt. However, God used the evil actions of Joseph’s brothers to achieve God’s purposes. Those purposes included providing food for Israel during a time of famine and blessing the life of Joseph. God accomplishes His will and purpose regardless of and in spite of evil. God is not the author of evil, nor does He rejoice in it, but He does use all circumstances to bring about His will. This should be comforting to us since God’s sovereignty will benefit us in the end. In the midst of often-horrible circumstances, God’s sovereign actions are for our good and His glory.
Although, it is at times, difficult to understand how exactly God’s sovereignty works, it ultimately works out for good. Joseph was left for dead by his brothers, and then sold into slavery in Egypt. However, God used the evil actions of Joseph’s brothers to achieve God’s purposes. Those purposes included providing food for Israel during a time of famine and blessing the life of Joseph. God accomplishes His will and purpose regardless of and in spite of evil. God is not the author of evil, nor does He rejoice in it, but He does use all circumstances to bring about His will. This should be comforting to us since God’s sovereignty will benefit us in the end. In the midst of often-horrible circumstances, God’s sovereign actions are for our good and His glory.
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