Even if the Enemy Meant it for Evil, God can Turn it for our Good

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Gen. 42:22 “Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn’t listen! Now we must give an accounting for his blood.”

There are times in our lives when the Lord makes things hard for us. We try to scramble and find a way out, but of no avail because it is God Himself who has shut the door for us. This is not because He is against us but because He loves us and has a plan that He is working towards. I can look back on my life and see years of difficulty where I wanted a way out and still failed. This is what I am in right now. The sure thing is, even in these times, our Lord promised to never leave us nor forsake us (Deu. 31:8). Yes we may undergo difficult times, but because He is with you, you shall come out of it. Just like Daniel who was thrown to Lions but has overcome the lions. Just like Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego who were thrown to the fire, but overcame the fire unscathed. We shall also overcome the problems.

In the verse above, when Joseph’s brothers plotted murder against him and sold him into slavery they did it specifically attempting to defeat his dreams (Gen_37:19-20). Instead, by sending Joseph to Egypt, they provided the way the dreams would be fulfilled. The great and glorious truth of God’s providence is He can and does use the evil actions of man towards us to further His good plan. This never excuses man’s evil, but it means God’s wisdom and goodness are greater than man’s evil. Surely the wrath of man shall praise You (Psa_76:10).