Let’s be real. Life in this post-Christian world in which we live, but are not of, is filled with disappointments. Things don’t always turn out the way we think they will or should. In the Old Testament, Joseph was one of those rare people who learned the art of making the best of his circumstances, good or bad, and of refusing the temptation to be bitter. No matter what happened to him, he kept his eyes on the Lord and on the future which God revealed He had already planned.

No matter what happened to him, he kept his eyes on the Lord and on the future which God revealed He had already planned.

Trust is a priceless treasure, and it really hits hard when trust is deceived. Have you ever had a close friend turn on you? A brother or sister file a lawsuit against you? A parent disown you? The pain of betrayal can be soul crushing.

Kevin was a church planter. At age 25, he felt called to start a new church. He gathered a launch team and hosted meetings to determine interest. Knowing he wasn’t strong in organizational skills, Kevin wisely surrounded himself with a solid team of strategists. The church took off like a rocket.

But then the unthinkable happened. Behind the scenes, Kevin’s launch team he put in place held a series of secret meetings. They chose to search for a fresh leader with stronger administrative skills, and they fired Kevin from the church he was led to start.

Maybe you have a story like Kevin’s. Betrayal can be devastating and bitterness can consume us. We don’t have to face betrayal alone. God still works as we’ll see in the life of Joseph.