Meant for good

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¹⁸ And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants. ¹⁹ And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? ²⁰ But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. ²¹ Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Reflect

Joseph's brothers fear revenge after their father's death. Joseph refuses to take God's place, names their evil honestly, and says 'God meant it unto good.' Then he promises to nourish them and their little ones.

Pray

God, you can bring good out of harm. Help me speak honestly about what was wrong and still act with kindness toward my family. Amen.