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Its Only for Your Good


Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, 
consider it an opportunity for great joy.  
For you know that when your faith is tested, 
your endurance has a chance to grow.  
So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, 
you will be perfect and complete, 
needing nothing. 
James 1: 2-4


Have you ever felt like every time you look around something bad was happening in your life and you couldn’t catch a break to save your life? From the nagging boss to all four of your tires going out you’re bombarded with problems. You think to yourself, “it’s always something.” I believe Joseph in the Bible felt the exact same way. From being sold into slavery by his own brothers, then being falsely accused of raped, to being thrown into prison I’m sure Joseph was over it. But during those times God was with Joseph no matter the problem and no matter where he went. As the story goes on Joseph ended up becoming ruler of Egypt just as his dreams had shown him long before he experienced the trials and tribulations. Regardless of the hard times God still saw Joseph through. Every situation, every trouble was only preparation for what God intended for him.

The Bible says everywhere Joseph went people found favor on him and put him in charge. Although he was a slave, his master put him in charge over all of his possessions. Although he was thrown into prison, the prison guard put him in charge over the entire prison. Think about that! Even through the bad situations, God was still watching over Joseph, protecting Joseph and getting Joseph ready for what he would ultimately do which was become ruler over Egypt. How awesome is it to know that even in the midst of troubles or uncomfortable situations, God is still with you, getting you ready for what he ultimately has in store for you? No matter what you’re facing you should rely on the fact that God is still with you. During these times of trouble we have to use our faith even more. The Bible says we live by believing and not by seeing (2 Corinthians 5:7). So when that boss is getting on your nerves your response should be joy and peace because you know the situation is only temporary. When you receive the bad doctor’s report your response should be joy and peace because you know its only temporary. 

The Bible says, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever (2 Corinthians 4: 16-18).” Remember that God loves you so much. See Satan means all these things for your bad, but God is using it to propel you to your destiny. Keep believing even when you don’t see the things you’re hoping for. It’s coming! You’re coming out victorious! You’re coming out on top! Don’t give up! You will see God’s mighty hand at work today!

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