Promises. Perspective. Thanksgiving.

What happens when our expectations soar sky-high but reality crashes down around us? This powerful exploration of Joseph's life in Genesis takes us on a journey through betrayal, slavery, false accusation, and imprisonment—yet through it all, we discover a profound truth: God's promises shape our perspective, even when life makes no sense. Joseph received dreams at seventeen that promised greatness, but then spent twenty-two years wondering if God had forgotten him. Sold by his brothers, falsely accused by Potiphar's wife, forgotten in prison—each disaster seemed to contradict God's promise. Yet Joseph clung to something deeper than his circumstances: God's steadfast love and presence. The remarkable revelation comes when Joseph finally tells his brothers, 'You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.' This isn't about denying pain or pretending everything happens for a reason we'll understand. Rather, it's about trusting that God weaves even the darkest threads of our lives into His redemptive tapestry. We may not see the pattern from the underside—all those tangled knots and loose threads—but God is creating something beautiful on the other side. As we approach Thanksgiving, this message challenges us to choose gratitude not because we feel it, but because we trust the One who remains sovereign even when our world falls apart.