Spending time in God's word at least 4 days a week can have a major impact in our spiritual lives. It impacts our loneliness, the way we interact with people around us, our ability to overcome temptation, and our willingness to share our faith.

Each week we will upload 4 devotionals based on the sermon from that week. Our goal is to have everyone connected to GFC digging into God's word at least 4 days per week to see how God will grow each of us as we grow closer to him. You can also access these devotionals on the Bible App using the QR code in the graphic below!

Weekly GFC Devotionals

Week of April 19th 2026

Day 1 

Genesis 37:18–28 (NLT)

Big idea:

Joseph’s story begins with betrayal—not from strangers, but from his own brothers. Their jealousy turns into violence, and Joseph is sold into slavery. Nothing about this moment feels redeemable. It is raw, unjust, and deeply personal. Scripture does not minimize the evil of what was done to Joseph. It names it clearly. And yet, this moment reminds us that the presence of evil does not mean the absence of God. Even when God’s purposes are not visible, He is not absent. For Joseph, God’s plan was not unfolding apart from suffering, but through it.

Reflection questions:

• Where have I experienced hurt or injustice that still feels unresolved?
• Do I tend to minimize evil or struggle to acknowledge it honestly before God?
• When I cannot see what God is doing, how do I usually respond?

Prayer: Jesus some days are just hard. It feels like there is no way you can use my bad days for your glory. Please help me to pursue you in the midst of my struggles. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 2 

Genesis 39:20–23 (NLT)

Big idea:

After being falsely accused, Joseph is thrown into prison—another unjust turn in his story. Yet even there, Scripture says “the Lord was with Joseph.” God’s presence did not prevent suffering, but it sustained him within it. Joseph remains faithful in a place he never chose, serving and trusting God without knowing how the story will end. Often, we want answers to the problem of evil before we are willing to trust. But Joseph’s life shows that faith is lived in the middle of the story, not just at the resolution.

Reflection questions:

• How do I respond when obedience to God does not lead to easier circumstances?
• Do I measure God’s presence by my comfort or by His promises?
• Where might God be inviting me to remain faithful even without clarity?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for being with me in the midst of difficult days. Please help me to see you as you walk with me through hard times and help me lead others to do the same. Amen. *Pray for your One*

Day 3 

Genesis 50:19–21 (NLT)

Big idea:

At the end of Joseph’s story, we finally see what God had been doing all along. Joseph tells his brothers, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” This does not excuse their actions—it clearly names them as evil. But it also reveals a greater truth: God is able to work through human sin without being the author of it. He does not merely react to evil; He weaves it into a larger purpose that ultimately brings life. This truth does not remove pain, but it anchors hope.

Reflection questions:

• Do I believe God can bring good out of situations that still feel painful or unjust?
• Where do I struggle to trust that God is working beyond what I can see?
• How might my perspective change if I truly believed God’s purposes cannot be undone?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your faithfulness. Even though it is easy for me to see my struggles as an obstacle, you use them as an opportunity. Please help me to see the moments when you are working on me through difficult days and help me to lean in rather than turning away. Amen. *Pray for your One* 

Day 4 

Hebrews 2:9–10 (NLT)

Big idea:

The story of Joseph points forward to a greater truth fulfilled in Jesus. Hebrews tells us that Jesus “suffered death” so that by God’s grace He could taste death for everyone. God did not remain distant from the problem of evil—He entered into it. In Christ, we see that suffering is not meaningless. Jesus was made “perfect through suffering,” not because He lacked anything, but because He fully experienced the cost of redeeming us. The cross assures us that God is both just and compassionate. He does not ignore evil—He overcomes it through sacrifice. 

Reflection questions:

• How does knowing Jesus personally experienced suffering shape the way I view my own?
• Do I believe God understands my pain, or do I see Him as distant from it?
• How does the cross reshape my trust in God when I face difficult questions?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for being close to me in difficult times. Thank you that you became a man and understand every bit of suffering I could experience…even to death. Please help me to embrace suffering just as you did to deepen my relationship with you and build your kingdom. Amen. *Pray for your One*