In this sermon, we looked at the suffering Joseph endured at the hands of those around him. Joseph's own brothers sought to harm him, other people lied about him, and there were still others who forgot about him over the course of his difficult trials. Through all of this, God was with Joseph. In each instance, God preserved Joseph's life, blessed his endeavors, and gave him favor with those around him. When Joseph was reunited with his brothers, he did not seek revenge against them; he displayed forgiveness and a desire to reconcile with his family. While Joseph endured many hardships, he came to understand the truth that he shared with his brothers in Genesis 50:20, “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” This is true for us today when we face harm and suffering at the hands of others. In Christ, we have the assurance that God uses even our most difficult circumstances for our good and His glory.
