Meant for Good Part 2 - The Pain of the Pit (Genesis 37:12-27)

Last weekend, we launched this sermon series on the life of Joseph whose story is told in Genesis 37-50. He is best known for his coat of many colors, but there is so much more to his life than his coat. However, the hero of his story is not Joseph, but God and God alone. Joseph’s story is a story of God’s providence, and God’s providence is best defined as GOD FOR US. God cares for us, provides for us and guides us through life. You will see God do this very work in Joseph’s life as we continue our study in Genesis 37:12-36. What happens in the rest of this chapter will set the stage for the rest of Joseph’s life. It will be a winding and troubled road – switchback after switchback – but you will see God plotting a course for Joseph. God will manage Joseph’s troubles so much so that at the end of his story, Joseph will exclaim “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…” (Genesis 50:20).