Today’s Trundle is more of a reflection than a devotional. Perspective, clarity, and understanding come from God and His Word.
God’s Plan in the Crucible
_“Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, ‘The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.’”_
—Genesis 41:25 (NIV)
Joseph was a prisoner, forgotten and mistreated, but he still trusted God. Joseph didn’t take credit for the interpretation when Pharaoh had troubling dreams. Instead, he pointed to God. In Genesis 41:25, Joseph declared that it was God revealing His plan. Through Joseph’s trials—betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment—God was preparing him for a bigger purpose. When the time came, Joseph was ready, and God elevated him from prison to a position of power.
Joseph’s story reminds us that God works in every circumstance. We may feel stuck or forgotten, but God’s plan is always at work. God can use us whether we are in a difficult situation like Joseph or struggling with fears like Saul, who hid during his coronation (1 Samuel 10:22).
Today, many of us face trials. Social media and political factions add to the noise, dividing us. Leftist movements are pushing to change the Constitution (and the dean Of UC Berkley Law School even claims the Constitution is “the” problem and a new one is needed), advocating for DC statehood, giving non-citizens voting rights, and expanding the Supreme Court. These changes attack the foundation of our nation’s liberties. James Madison warned against factions in Federalist No. 10, saying they would harm our freedom and divide the people.
As Christians, we are called to stand firm in faith. Paul, who suffered greatly, knew that his struggles had a purpose. He said, _“To live is Christ and to die is gain”_ (Philippians 1:21). Like Joseph, Paul understood that even in hard times, God’s plan was unfolding.
C.S. Lewis said, _“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”_ In the fire of trials, God is preparing us for something greater.
Our trials are part of God’s crucible, refining us for His purpose. Whether we are in a palace or a prison, God’s will is being done. We must trust Him, knowing that He can use us wherever we are.