Title: Evil to Good/Genesis 50:1-26
Content Title: Evil to Good
Text: Genesis 50:1-26
Key Verse: (Genesis 50:20) You tried to harm me, but God changed it for good, so that as it is today, the lives of all peoples are saved.
We easily get angry in the face of evil forces that are difficult to avoid. There are cases where even God resents seeing such unfair and disorderly acts. However, as the moment or years pass, we realize how deep God's will is. We often interpret it as evil, but we must find the good will of God in it. Our enemies are many, and their hatred is great. They keep plotting evil and trying to achieve evil ends.
But there is one greater and wiser than them, who, in spite of all these evil schemes, carries out his holy plan. There is a deep meaning behind the short-sighted fact.
1. Let us believe that there is a holy and profound meaning in the adversity of our lives.
If not Joseph, like many who have gone before us, we are often discouraged, disappointed, and discouraged when we are grieved. Sometimes it is impossible to know whether this is from Satan or from man. But let us not forget that all creation is in God's plan, and each of us holds a cup to drink from our Father's blend. God does not cooperate with evil, and when evil occurs, God often uses it as a means of accomplishing His will. Even if we do not understand the divine will, we must believe.
2. Time will tell.
Looking back on the history of Joseph's passion, the brothers who tormented Joseph have fears about the future. He comes to Joseph and prostrates himself as his servants, begging for old forgiveness. They simply think of their crimes and ask for forgiveness. But, looking at the past events deeply and highly, Joseph bows his head and gives thanks to God's providence that has been working through the past.
Sometimes we reach a point where we can understand the meaning of the road we have taken so far. The road may have been rough and winding, but you discover that there must be a reason. Sometimes God helps us to see and know so that we can endure.
3. Because of eternal revelation.
The concept of time of eternity does not belong to man, but to the hand of the Creator. That is why we fight with the moment, suffer and sometimes rejoice. Concentrating on the visible world, he suffers and grieves. But we must not be impatient as God exists only today. God is eternal. Possessing an infinite time frame, he discovers God who controls the history of mankind, and focuses his attention on the world of another dimension.
One day God will gather us and explain the reason for the extreme sorrow of our lives in the light of eternity. Then we know that what we suffered was not just for ourselves, but for others as well. Through the sufferings we have given, we participate in God's great plan of salvation, and as a result, we will be used to save many people. At that time, I will be able to afford to forgive those who have hurt me, and I will be able to take care of even their children.
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1) There is no way to avoid the adversity that a person faces in the course of life. This is necessary for one's own refinement and growth.
2) Blessed are those who have an excellent understanding of faith who can understand God's high and precious will through adversity.
3) Those who reflect only on the cause and process of adversity are not given the book of forgiveness. However, forgiveness, generosity, and peace are given only to those who have the vision to discover God's will through that work.
4) Forgive. And give peace to the sinners. Listen and savor the voice of our Lord Jesus, who cried “Forgive us” on the cross.