All of Genesis reflects the principle of Romans 8:28. But as you study the life of Joseph in depth, you may begin to notice just how striking the ability of God to use all things, even (and especially) evil, for our good and His glory.
Joseph also reflects the persona of Jesus in a way that very few other characters do, even down to minute details.
For instance, both Joseph and Jesus were put in prison along with sinners and Gentiles. Both were put in with/next to 2 sinners, with one being pardoned and the other condemned. (Joseph and the cupbearer and baker of Pharaoh, and Jesus with the 2 on the crosses.)
Both were sold for silver.
Both came from unconventional family stories and had family dysfunction at times.
Both were saviors, with Joseph being the savior of Egypt during the famine, providing bread for the peoples so that they would not starve. Jesus being the savior of the whole world, providing living bread for the peoples so that we would not starve.
So know two things:
Evil done against you will be used mightily if you allow God to use it in return.
Even regular people who never knew Christ in their life can exhibit Christlike behavior, so why can't you, knowing Christ and His life so well?
Taken from my substack.
