Genesis 50:20

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

From Background Notes [BN] for Oct 4th & 5th written by Pastor Bob Brown:

This Joseph left his impression on history, not because he was any kind of hero, but because he knew where God stood in relationship to him. God was Joseph's hero, bringing good out of intended evil.

Joseph the reluctant favored son who knew through his dreams that God's purposes exceeded his own; that human ambition, even that of his brothers, could not change the intentions of the ancient promises of God. Grace begets grace; mercy fathers mercy. And so Joseph turns to his brothers in unconditional forgiveness and extends covenant blessing to them, offering not only to forgive, but to provide for them in comfort and kindness. [BN,7-8]

Join us this week in Study, Worship, Praise and Celebration at Chicago First Church of the Nazarene:

* Saturday 6:00pm
* Sunday 8:30am & 11:00am