Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

In the Old Testament we read many examples of this.  If we look at Joseph’s life we see that his brothers sold him into slavery and told his father Jacob that he was killed by a wild animal.  In Gen 39:2 the Lord was with Joseph and he prospered.  Joseph could have been depressed and held a big grudge against his brothers.  He could have been consumed with worry and anticipation of what would happen to him.  We know the rest of the story.  Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of his palace, and set him gathering food during the seven years of abundance, then placed him in charge during the famine.  When Joseph was making himself known to his brothers he said,  But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive  Gen 50:20. 

God told Abraham to leave his country, his people and his father’s household and go to the land God would show him.  Abraham went.  God told Abraham he would make him a great nation, and his offspring would be like the dust of the earth.  When God asked Abraham to offer his only son Isaac, he obeyed God knowing God would provide a sacrifice for him.

Hebrews 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. 

Moses knew God would take care of him and the Israelite nation.  We need to trust as Moses did.  God will also take care of us.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Brothers and sisters, submit yourselves to God.  Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you.  Humble yourselves and he will lift you up.   We are living in a difficult age full of uncertainty; hate and unrest run rampant. As man struggles to sort these things out put your faith in the Lord and trust his plans for his people. Stay connected to your church family and in God’s word.