When you're in the middle of an unpleasant trial of life remember this verse. There is encouragement in knowing you are being refined by God for something better. He always has a plan. We can never discern that plan while we are in the midst of it, but often times it becomes clear on the other side. Like Joseph told his brothers many years after they had maliciously sold him into slavery, "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." Genesis 5:20
Dear Lord:
Thank you for your plan of grace that is preparing us for eternity with you. Please give us the strength to endure all the trials of this life, and make us steadfast, with our eyes fixed only on Jesus.
Amen.
