June 30 His Plans Unfold SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 39 KEY VERSE: Genesis 45:8 It was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. Although brokenness is a process, we can unnecessarily extend the time frame. We prolong God’s redemptive, constructive purposes when we fail to see God’s hand in our adverse circumstances. Joseph tasted the bitter fruits of unjust slavery and imprisonment for thirteen years before God elevated him to Pharaoh’s administrator. Confronting his brothers who had mistreated him, Joseph said, “Do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life… Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God” (Gen. 45:5, 8 NASB). Do you see God in everything, understanding that He either sends or permits all circumstances, good and evil? If He is not Lord of all, then He cannot be Lord at all. He is the Sovereign of the universe. Joseph was able to see God’s hand in his brokenness. God is working all things for good in your shattered circumstances. He knows the heartache you face, and He will comfort your deepest pain. His plans are unfolding, even in the darkness of your adversity. See God behind it, and you will have His light to see you through your troubles. Precious heavenly Father, this road I travel is not always easy. Help me understand that Your plans are unfolding, even in the darkness of adversity. Let Your Word and Your love penetrate the shadows and light my way.” ~Charles Stanley
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