What the Enemy meant for evil, God USED for good
15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?"
16 So they sent word to Joseph, saying, "Your father left these instructions before he died: 17 'This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.' Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father." When their message came to him, Joseph wept.
19 But Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? [Who am I to judge you?] 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good, to accomplish what is now being done — the saving of many lives. 21 So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children." And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.
Genesis 50:15-21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Romans 12:17-19
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.
Acts 3:19
"I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
Isaiah 43:25
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good, to accomplish what is now being done — the saving of many lives."
Genesis 50:20
Is there someone you've 'reconciled' with on the surface, but in your heart you still carry suspicion, resentment, or unforgiveness — like Joseph's brothers did for 17 years?
Are you using your position of power and authority to call people up instead of calling them out? Creating a space of safety, growth, and empowerment?
Is there a place in your life where God has already forgiven you, but you're still living like a slave to guilt instead of walking in the freedom that's already been given?