God’s Sovereign Pleasure
Read the following verses which all have the same theme: Psalm 115:3; Isaiah 46:10; Ephesians 1:11; Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28 A Hope Beyond Our Horizon When trials weigh us down and God seems silent, it is easy to feel forgotten. Yet, Scripture reveals that God’s "pleasure" isn’t tied to our immediate comfort, but to His eternal wisdom. He operates on a scale far beyond our limited vision, weaving our struggles into a design that serves our ultimate benefit and His sovereign glory. Consider the life of Joseph. His journey was defined by betrayal, slavery, and false imprisonment—years of silence where it seemed God’s pleasure was absent. Yet, God was doing exactly what He pleased and purposed. Joseph’s suffering wasn't a sign of God's neglect, but the very design used to save nations from famine. Joseph eventually realized this higher perspective, telling his brothers in Genesis 50:20 , "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good....