Sanctified Eyes

"'Come over here,' he said. So they came closer. And he said again, 'I am Joseph, your brother whom you sold into Egypt. But don't be angry with yourselves that you did this to me, for God did it. He sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.'" Genesis 45:4-5 NLT

Joseph learned to see God's hand at work in his circumstances, even in his trials. And he fully committed himself to God's hand trusting His leadership and purpose even when it didn't make sense from a human perspective. So Joseph gave God credit for leading him to Egypt and did not blame his brothers for their cruel act.

We need to learn to look at our lives with sanctified eyes. We need to see our circumstances from God's perspective always believing that He is at work carrying out His good purpose. When seen from God's perspective our trials become occasions for rejoicing because they present opportunities for growth and service (see James 1:2-5). Look at your circumstances with sanctified eyes always believing "that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them" (Romans 8:28 NLT).

Father, sanctify my eyes that I may see my life from Your viewpoint. Strengthen my faith that I may trust Your hand even in my trials. Fill me with the joy that comes from walking with You through all circumstances.

I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark