21 Days of God's GoodnessSample

God is Good, Even When Life is Hard

Many years earlier, Joseph’s brothers, being full of jealousy and spite, sold him to a gang of slave traders. Joseph was enslaved in Egypt for a good part of his life, including a period of time when he was falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. 

In time, God delivered Joseph from prison and sovereignly promoted him to a position of power, wealth, and honor. Through it all, Joseph was able to maintain his faith, trusting in the purposes of God and believing in the goodness of God. He was able to forgive his brothers and declare to them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20

When faced with the difficult trials of life, it is our firm belief in the goodness of God that will keep us grounded and encouraged. We may not like or even understand the circumstances that we find ourselves in, but as we confess the goodness of God our faith will endure and we will come through every fiery trial.