All Things Work Together For Good

[265 words] We’ve heard it said or maybe even said it ourselves, “Nothing good ever happens to me.” We get some bad news, things don’t go as planned, etc., and we immediately respond negatively. I recognize that some folks experience more misfortune than others, and maybe you’re one who has dealt with an overwhelming amount of heartache. Hardship seemed to follow the apostle Paul everywhere he journeyed (cf. 2 Cor. 11:24ff). Job could easily win the award for “misfortunate man of the year.” Even David, in those years before becoming king over all of Israel, faced an onslaught of heartache and pain (1 Sam. 18:1ff). What about Joseph? You think you’ve had it bad. A quick journey with Joseph (cf. Gen. 37-50) will make you realize just how truly blessed you are. Speaking of this man Joseph, it would do us well to remember his words to his brothers who…