Joseph God Planned It For Good Author:Theodore H. Epp It is a timeless principle that "all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose" (Rom. 8:28). Joseph's life was an Old Testament demonstration of Romans 8:28. As you study Joseph's life, you will be encouraged to trust God in every situation. As with Joseph, any present suffering you ar... more »e going through may be God's way of preparing you for a significant future task. When you grasp the reality of the sovereignty of God in your daily circumstances, you will be able to say as did Joseph, "God planned it for good..." (Gen. 50:20)« less