“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” — Genesis 50:20 (NLT)

Joseph saw the bigger picture. He recognized that even through betrayal, abandonment, and suffering, God was orchestrating a plan of salvation. Joseph’s pain became the pathway to provision, not just for Egypt, but for his own family. Shame and guilt didn’t get the final word. Grace did. Joseph forgave, reassured, and provided for his brothers and their children. He didn’t erase the past, but he refused to let it define their future.