"But the famine continued to ravage the land of Canaan." Genesis 43:1 NLT
Jacob and his sons were in Canaan because God had led their grandfather, Abraham, there and promised to bless him and his descendants in this land. They were in God's will and yet they faced the difficulty of a great famine. But still unknown to them at this point God had strategically placed their brother Joseph in Egypt to care for their needs.
To be in God's will does not mean to be out of trouble. Often it is in God's will that we encounter the greatest trials in our life. At that point we may question whether or not we are in fact in God's will or whether God has forgotten us. But God often uses trials to grow us and prepare us for His purposes. When trouble comes as we are doing what we understand to be the will of God we must trust that He is at work and that He has a plan in place to see us through even though we may not be aware of it yet. When trials come commit yourself to God's care and faithfulness. Walk by faith.
Father, You are wise, good, and faithful. When trials come and I cannot see the way out help me to trust in Your great faithfulness.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Good Morning Pastor Mark, I am so glad that we serve an almighty God that can use the hard valleys of our life to complete His purpose. I'm glad that no hard times are wasted in our lives. We can have such hope when we are going through toughtimes because we know that our Father's plans cannot be thwarted. Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will have the power to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord! God bless you Francie
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