But God... Pastor Mike Patz continues our Restored: a Journey to Renewed Hope series with a look at the story of Joseph that concludes in Genesis 50. When we suffer, we can either become bitter or better. In the dark night of the soul, Joseph knew that God meant it all for good. In Romans 8:28, "but we know" is eido: to be aware, behold, consider, and perceive. Faith is not optimism; it's Emmanuel, God is with me, recognition. Remember the presence of God in your past. Recognize the presence of God in your present. Thank Him for things to come in the future.