Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to
accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
Recently I read of something that happened during the
Tsunami relief efforts. There was woman in a town in Thailand, whose baby died
in the storm. Afterwards, she came to know the Lord, and she asked one of the
workers that since now she was a Christian, did he think God would help her
find her baby so she could say goodbye?
He went out on a limb, and prayed for that with her. And
– it was a miracle: they did find the baby. The mother was able to say goodbye
to her child.
Then this woman began telling of that miracle. Eighteen
people in her family came to believe in Jesus, and now so many others. Because
of this, they are starting a church in that village.
So, out of tragic, horrible conditions, God can
definitely bring good, As in Joseph’s case, (Gen.50) turning around to good
what was meant for evil.
Perhaps you are going through something right now, and it
looks hopeless, like a never-ending night. It is only the enemy, Satan, who
comes to rob, kill and utterly destroy. It is JESUS who has come to give you
life, and life abundant. (John 10:10).
Know that the Lord loves you, and HE has good plans for
you. Ask Him to turn things around in your life. The bible tells us “the battle
belongs to the Lord”. (1Samuel 17:47)
Remember, Jesus loves you and HE has good plans for you.
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
(Jer.29:11)
Dear Lord. We thank You that You have a plan for each of
us. We pray today that we would completely trust You in all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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