Sermon: 3/22/26- Monday's Devotional

God's Purpose in Our Pain
Reading: Genesis 50:15-21

Joseph's declaration that "you intended to harm me, but God intended it for good" reveals a profound truth: God's purposes transcend our suffering. Notice that Joseph didn't speak these words to receive comfort, but to offer perspective to those who hurt him. His focus wasn't on the blessing he eventually received, but on the many lives saved through his hardship. When we face trials, our natural response is to seek relief or explanation. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if we asked not "Why is this happening to me?" but "How might God be working through this for purposes beyond myself?" Your pain may have a purpose that extends far beyond your personal restoration.

Reflection Question: What would change in your current struggle if you believed God was using it for purposes larger than your comfort?