Making Sense of Pain and Suffering (Genesis 45:5)

Today’s Bible Verse:
"And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you." — Genesis 45:5

Genesis 45:5 reveals one of the most powerful moments of forgiveness and divine purpose in Scripture. Joseph, once betrayed and abandoned by his brothers, recognizes that God used his suffering to bring about salvation for many. What others meant for harm, God transformed for good.

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