In today's first reading, Gen. 44:18-21, 23b-29;45: 1-5, we are presented with the continuation of the story of Joseph in Egypt. Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and says to them: "I am your brother Joseph, whom you once sold into Egypt. But now do not be distressed, and do not reproach yourselves for having sold me here. It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here ahead of you."
You and I, also, have been sent to where we are to carry out a plan of God. Nothing in your life or mine happens without God's being behind its occurrence or involved in bringing about our salvation in the situation and being an instrument of saving grace for others as well. We may not always understand what is happening at the moment, as in the case of Joseph being sold to the Egyptians. Neither did he understand all of the things that happened to him in Egypt, especially his landing up in prison unjustly accused. However, God always brings good out of the evil in our lives and He always puts us in a situation to be a light in the darkness, to be an avenue that leads others and ourselves to greater freedom, deeper faith, and more radiant love.
In looking back on your life, in what ways can you see the hand of God at work? Where do you find God in your life at this present moment?
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