December 31, 2025
Daily Devotional:
“Turning Harm Into Good”
Genesis 50:20
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
The story of Joseph is a rollercoaster of betrayal, false accusations, and forgotten promises. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, and left to rot in a dungeon, Joseph had every "right" to be bitter. However, at the end of his journey, standing before the very brothers who tried to destroy him, Joseph doesn't offer a lecture or a sentence of punishment. Instead, he offers a perspective shift.
Genesis 50:20 is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the entire Bible. It acknowledges simultaneous realities of an intent and divine sovereignty. People may act out of malice, jealousy, or selfishness. The "harm" Josephfelt was real. However, God is not a passive observer of our pain. He is the Master Weaver, taking the dark threads of our suffering and weaving them into a tapestry of redemption.
God didn't just "fix" Joseph’s mess, He used the mess to save a nation. Your current struggle, whether it’s a difficult workplace, a broken relationship, or an unexpected setback. This is not outside of God’s reach. He is currently working behind the scenes to turn what was meant to break you into a bridge for someone else’s healing.
Is there someone you are holding a grudge against? Acknowledge the harm they did, release what ishurting and choose to believe that God’s plan for your life is bigger than their mistake. Ask God to show you how your current trial might be preparing you to help others in the future. Trust the process and remind yourself today thatwhile you may see a "detour," God sees a "delivery."