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Genesis 50:20 - Turning Lifes Hardships into Stepping Stones.

Genesis 50:20 (GW) Even though you planned 
evil against me, God planned good to come out of 
it.  

INTRODUCTION

Joseph's wise, theological answer here in 
this verse has gone down in history as the 
classic statement of God's sovereignty over the 
affairs of men. [MacArthur Daily Bible 2003] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   A man was climbing a mountain with his 
son one day and his son was having a very hard 
time. He was smaller than his dad, so his little 
legs were struggling to take the necessary steps. 
So he told his dad, Dad, its so hard 
because of all of these rocks. Theyre big, sharp, 
and they hurt. 
   The dad looked down at the boy and said, 
Son, those sharp rocks are what were climbing 
on. Without the rocks, wed fall. 
   In life, were going to encounter bumps 
and jagged rocks. Many of them hurt us, scar us, 
and leave us sore and bruised. But as believers, 
we have to see those rocks not in terms of the 
damage they cause, but as stepping stones to a 
higher plane of living. Yes, the enemy may intend 
them to cause us harm, but God will use them for 
our good. 
   Dont be discouraged by the jagged 
rocks youre treading on today. Put them below 
your feet and use them to propel you to a higher 
plane of living. Keep your eyes focused on the 
prize and youll rise above lifes negative 
circumstances. 
   Instead Of Focusing On Lifes 
Challenges, Focus On The Prize " Life With Jesus. 
   Rise Above The Pain To A Higher Level Of 
Living!  
[PowerPoint Today by Jack Graham; 
https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/powerpoint/] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Genesis 50:20 - God Brings Good Out Of Evil.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201022-0944.html 

Genesis 50:20 - God Often Brings Good Out Of 
Evil. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2009/20090123-1759.html 

Philippians 3:13, 14 - Forgetting the Past 
and Pressing Toward the Goal. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160926-1856.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657