In All Things

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Do you feel misunderstood or forsaken by those around you—family, friends, acquaintances, or those in the work place—from time to time?

Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (See Genesis 37:28), went through such a time in his own life. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was not necessarily what he had in mind as each detail unfolded, he believed that it was not an accident.

Even though a lot of the things that were happening to him were not all good, he believed that God was making all things work together for his good. And it was indeed so, for Joseph eventually rose to the most powerful position in Egypt—second only to Pharaoh (See Genesis 41:40).

Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his brothers when they came back later in his life to seek his forgiveness. As well as, show favor on them by providing for them when they were in great need. Joseph told them, But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life (Genesis 45:5).

So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. For when you are Jesus-conscious, though you may have nothing or not much now, you have everything when you have Jesus!