It's All Good.

“They took him and threw him into the well. The well was empty; there was no water in it. Genesis 37:24

“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all” is the refrain of a popular country song. We sometimes make the mistake, as Christians, of believing we can differentiate between good and bad things in our lives. As we gain a deeper understanding of the scripture and the nature of God, we begin to understand that God has the power to make even those things that are meant for evil turn into blessings.

In the scripture Joseph is thrown into a well by his brothers. Even at this low point in his life, we see the hand of God. In the 18th verse, they were actually plotting to kill him. One of his brothers (Reuben) in an attempt to save him, pleads with the others to throw him into a well. In verse 24, we learn that the well has no water in it. This begins a series of events that we would consider going from bad to worse: He is sold into captivity. From a slave, he becomes a prisoner. All this leads to him become a ruler and saving his family during a great famine. As Christians, the Biblical account of Joseph should be both inspiring and encouraging. As we face obstacle after obstacle which seem to take us deeper and deeper into despair, we should hold tight to the account of Joseph and how he was able to say after the entire ordeal, “You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good…” (Genesis 50:20)

After you have prayed today, believe that whatever happens to you today God intends for it to be for good according to His will for your life.

Deacon Larry Woodard