“Don’t be afraid, am I in the place of God? You
intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now
being done, the saving of many lives. So don’t be afraid, I will provide for
you and your children. And he reassured them and spoke KINDLY to them” (Genesis
50:20).
The above Scripture is among the most reassuring in the
Bible regarding God’s faithfulness. I know that I could not have done what
Joseph did. I would have been very angry and probably vengeful. I might have
caused evil for evil. You know the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, a great
grandson of Abraham, having been thrown in a pit to die by his brothers in a
fit jealousy, and the story of his false imprisonment and journey to the top
spot in Egypt. God used this time in
bondage and prison to soften Joseph’s heart and bring him wisdom. God’s plan
for his chosen people will not be derailed by human failings. He is faithful.
There are other great scriptures like the Joseph story. Jeremiah 29 is about the Israelites in
slavery, exile in Babylon. In this incredible story, God uses the Prophet
Jeremiah to tell the chosen people to be obedient and pray for their captors
and to try to make a normal life. In Jeremiah 29:11 he says, “For I know the
plans He has for you, plans to prosper and not harm you, plans for a hope and
future.” God’s plans for good will not be derailed, he will succeed. God brought them out of exile for a second
time toward the Promised Land.
In the New Testament, Romans 8:28, “And you know that in all things,
God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to
his purpose.”
He is conforming, molding and making us more like him to suit his plan for
us. This is not fate; it is the grace
and love of God for us in Christ Jesus. Paul’s teaching goes on to say, “If God is for
us, who can be against us.” (v.31). “Who can separate us from the love of
Christ?” (v.35). Nothing!
Once again in in 1 Corinthians 1:9 we are told, “God who has called us into
fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” Yes, he is always faithful to accomplish his
purposes for our good and his glory. Nothing will stop him. We may be
unfaithful, but he is always faithful. I have many stories that I have shared
of his faithfulness to me in times of trial. He has saved me or changed me
multiple times. Each time, I have become more trusting and a little bit more
like him in faith. He usually does not remove the trial, but he is faithful to
take us through it. That is his plan, until he returns or takes us to be with him,
as we trust in him. So do not fear for he is with us and he is good.
So think of a verse or biblical story that reminds you of
God’s faithfulness. There are many besides the ones I have related above. Try
Psalm 23 and God’s faithfulness in the valley of the shadow of death. Comment
about it.

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