We’ve all used them and have received them. Some for very valid reasons and others not so much. I believe if anyone had a reason to use excuses it would have been Joseph. However, if you read the account of his life, you will notice that Joseph didn’t make excuses. In fact, in the end, he makes this statement: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

All the evil or wrong doings that happened in Joseph’s life could have made him bitter and he could have made excuses as to why he couldn’t accomplish anything in life, but he didn’t. He didn’t let his circumstances determine if he would trust the Lord or not. He kept on trusting and God used him to save much people alive.

How about us? Are we constantly making excuses for why we can’t accomplish something or do we take the circumstances of life, trust the Lord, and allow Him to use us for His glory?

My prayer is that we will all evaluate what excuses we have been making and turn them around into opportunities to give God glory!

Something to think about…