You planned to
harm me. But God planned it for good. He planned to do what is now being done.
He wanted to save many lives.
- Genesis 50:20 (NIRV)
Bullies are real. People hurt us—sometimes on purpose, sometimes without meaning to—but hurt is still hurt. Maybe it’s something small, like hearing a friend speak badly about you behind your back. Or maybe it’s something huge, like being falsely accused and facing financial loss or losing a job. Too often, people tear others down in order to build themselves up. If anyone knew what it was like to be bullied, it was Joseph. His brothers sold him into slavery and lied to their father about his disappearance. Later, his master’s wife, angry that Joseph refused her advances, accused him of something he didn’t do. He was thrown into prison for years. And yet, Joseph didn’t let bitterness consume him. Fast forward, and Joseph was raised up to a place of authority in Egypt. When famine came, his brothers stood before him desperate for food. Joseph could have refused them, remembering every cruel thing they had done. But instead, he forgave them. Why? Because he saw God’s hand at work. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” Life is full of painful moments and unfair treatment. People will continue to hurt us. But we cannot let the bullies win. Instead, we must trust that God is weaving even the hardest moments into His greater plan. The road may be long and filled with hardship, but you are never alone—God is with you. He sees every wrong, every tear, every wound. And though we may not understand it today, He promises to bring good from what was meant for harm, if we keep our eyes on Him and place our hope in His plan. So, when hurt comes, remember Joseph’s story. People may intend evil—but God always has the final word. And His word is good.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Genesis 50:20 (NIRV)
Bullies are real. People hurt us—sometimes on purpose, sometimes without meaning to—but hurt is still hurt. Maybe it’s something small, like hearing a friend speak badly about you behind your back. Or maybe it’s something huge, like being falsely accused and facing financial loss or losing a job. Too often, people tear others down in order to build themselves up. If anyone knew what it was like to be bullied, it was Joseph. His brothers sold him into slavery and lied to their father about his disappearance. Later, his master’s wife, angry that Joseph refused her advances, accused him of something he didn’t do. He was thrown into prison for years. And yet, Joseph didn’t let bitterness consume him. Fast forward, and Joseph was raised up to a place of authority in Egypt. When famine came, his brothers stood before him desperate for food. Joseph could have refused them, remembering every cruel thing they had done. But instead, he forgave them. Why? Because he saw God’s hand at work. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” Life is full of painful moments and unfair treatment. People will continue to hurt us. But we cannot let the bullies win. Instead, we must trust that God is weaving even the hardest moments into His greater plan. The road may be long and filled with hardship, but you are never alone—God is with you. He sees every wrong, every tear, every wound. And though we may not understand it today, He promises to bring good from what was meant for harm, if we keep our eyes on Him and place our hope in His plan. So, when hurt comes, remember Joseph’s story. People may intend evil—but God always has the final word. And His word is good.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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