What if the hardest miles of your journey were part of a higher trail you can only see from the summit? Joseph’s story—betrayal, slavery, prison, then reconciliation and honor—shows a God who weaves every twist into redemptive purpose. Today we close our Joseph series with the mountaintop view: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” (Gen. 50:20)
In this message:
- Lessons: Forgiveness that releases the debt, faithfulness in the valley, and fulfillment of God’s promises (Rom. 8:28).
- Length: Joseph’s 110 years—long life measured not just in time, but in trust (Ps. 90:12).
- Legacy: A God-centered life that points beyond Joseph to Jesus—the greater Savior who turns the worst Friday into Resurrection Sunday.
Key takeaways
- Forgiven people forgive people (Eph. 4:32; Matt. 18:21–35).
- Mature faith learns to see providence in retrospect and trust in advance (2 Cor. 4:16–18; Isa. 55:8–9).
- Whatever was intended for harm, God can repurpose for good—for His glory and others’ good.
Reflection questions
- What hurt do I need to release so God can repurpose it?
- Where do I need to trust God’s timing when I can’t see the trail?
- Does my life point to Only Jesus?
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