The Bigger Picture

The truth of Genesis 50: 20 is the foundation of Joseph's life: although his brothers intended evil, God intended good—and God's intentions always win out. Joseph's earthly father may have been back in Canaan, but his heavenly father went with him into Egypt. His path may have been rerouted by the envy of his brothers, the lust of Potiphar’s wife, the anger of Potiphar and the selfishness of the cupbearer but supremely it was directed by his God, for the good of his people. –Alistair Begg

It's difficult to see the scope of the forest when your view is shrouded by the sheer size of the trees that surround you. We often don’t have the vantage point of our God, able to see whole picture and holding its beginning and its end in the palm of His loving (and purpose-filled) hand. Joseph’s story is a testimony that our God is true to His word: He never leaves, nor forsakes you; He is working all things for good. You can believe in Him today, no matter the foreboding surroundings you find yourself in.