Genesis 50:20 - Turning Lifes Hardships into Stepping Stones.
Genesis 50:20 (GW) Even though you planned
evil against me, God planned good to come out of
it.
INTRODUCTION
Joseph's wise, theological answer here in
this verse has gone down in history as the
classic statement of God's sovereignty over the
affairs of men. [MacArthur Daily Bible 2003]
COMMENTARY PEARL
A man was climbing a mountain with his
son one day and his son was having a very hard
time. He was smaller than his dad, so his little
legs were struggling to take the necessary steps.
So he told his dad, Dad, its so hard
because of all of these rocks. Theyre big, sharp,
and they hurt.
The dad looked down at the boy and said,
Son, those sharp rocks are what were climbing
on. Without the rocks, wed fall.
In life, were going to encounter bumps
and jagged rocks. Many of them hurt us, scar us,
and leave us sore and bruised. But as believers,
we have to see those rocks not in terms of the
damage they cause, but as stepping stones to a
higher plane of living. Yes, the enemy may intend
them to cause us harm, but God will use them for
our good.
Dont be discouraged by the jagged
rocks youre treading on today. Put them below
your feet and use them to propel you to a higher
plane of living. Keep your eyes focused on the
prize and youll rise above lifes negative
circumstances.
Instead Of Focusing On Lifes
Challenges, Focus On The Prize " Life With Jesus.
Rise Above The Pain To A Higher Level Of
Living!
[PowerPoint Today by Jack Graham;
https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/powerpoint/]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Genesis 50:20 - God Brings Good Out Of Evil.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201022-0944.html
Genesis 50:20 - God Often Brings Good Out Of
Evil.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2009/20090123-1759.html
Philippians 3:13, 14 - Forgetting the Past
and Pressing Toward the Goal.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160926-1856.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
