Genesis 42-50: Always Worth It

But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.  So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. -Gen. 50:19-20 NIV

We have a tendency to think that our circumstances are in the place of God.  That everything that befalls us bigger than He is;  that everything escapes His notice.  Not only does it not escape the notice of the Creator,  It is all orchestrated by Him.  Even the confusion the enemy would try to create is of use to the Father.

What wonderful opportunities for good would we miss if only everything that was good at first glance happened to us?  Our lives would be easy, but would they be fruitful, would they produce the end that we truly desire which is being used by God.  Living in God's will means that we will be used for whatever means he sees fit,  But, God is not a capricious God that lets ill will happen to us for no reason.  God always has good intentions for us.  His intentions, however, include more than just ourselves, so we may walk through trials on behalf of others, but it will always be worth it.