Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Overcome Evil with Good

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to overcome evil with good.

This step is often seen in acts of love and forgiveness.

Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery to Egypt when he was in his youth. After many years, Joseph rose to a place of prominence and was second-in-command in Egypt. God was working in Joseph to provide food for many people, including his brothers who were facing famine in their homeland. They traveled to Egypt for help. That is when they encountered Joseph. They were concerned that he would seek revenge.

Instead, Joseph offered forgiveness. He said in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” Evil was overcome by good.

This reflected the attitude of Jesus, who responded to the hatred of humanity against Him by pouring out His love for us at the cross. That too has led to the saving of many lives.

Overcoming evil with good is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com