Read Genesis 44–46.
“I am your brother, Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing or reaping. But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by great deliverance.” (Genesis 45:4–7)
Dear God,
Your plan never fails. Help me to be more like Joseph. His brothers sold him into slavery. He could have been bitter, he could have been unforgiving, he could have shown revenge, but he had faith in your bigger plan. He knew his brothers were not in control. He knew that that his purpose and his circumstances rested in you. He knew you would not only provide for him but also allow his faithful and obedient actions to save a nation. Thank you, God, for loving us so much. Today, I ask for the heart, wisdom, and faith of Joseph, especially to the people who have betrayed me. I now see that there were even blessings from you in those betrayals.
I love you, Papa.
Suggested song: “Still in Control (Live)” by Jesus Culture and Mack Brock