Wherever He Leads

 Genesis 45:8 "So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt."

Oh my, so many thoughts on this. The first part of this verse is actually underlined in my Bible. This is Joseph talking to his brothers just after he has told them who he is. They sold him into slavery, and this is where he ended up. This verse is Joseph's understanding of what had happened to him and how he is able to have compassion on his brothers. It is the work of God in him. Joseph is not the same person he was when his brothers sold him. He was a bit of a brat at that time, to be honest. A true youngest, if I do say so myself as a youngest. 😉 God grew Joseph into this compassionate being and positioned him where he would be able to help his family in this time of need. The brothers were not right to sell him, but God's plan to get Joseph into this position could not be thwarted. Joseph simply followed where he was led. When we look beyond our circumstance and follow God wherever He leads, we will grasp the deeper meaning in our walk with God. This is what changes us.