How God can use even bad things for his glory

Today I would like to share something that has been on my mind for long time now.
 It is how God takes things that are done for bad or meant for bad, and turns them around into something good and uses it for His glory.
 It doesn't make that bad thing good by no means, but yet God makes something good come out of it.  Which is so very beautiful.

You can see that time and again  through out the Bible.
If we examine events in history we will see that.
I have seen it in events in my life.
And I am certain if you would look back through the years of your life, and take note of different things that happened you could also see that.

Here is a few examples I have found in the Bible.
~ The story of Job.  God allowed Satan to take away all that Job had, because Satan wanted to see if Job would then curse God ( Job chapter 1). Job did not. Though he lost everything he had, he still stayed true to God. And afterwards God blessed Job again with way more that he had to begin with ( Job chapter 42 ). And the story and life of Job has been a wonderful witness to many, many people through out time. ( the book of Job in the Old Testement)

~ Daniel was thrown in the lions den for praying to God. God not only saved him, but also used that to bring glory to Himself, and to show His great power to the people. King Darius then sent out a degree unto the people that they must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. ( Daniel chapter 6 )

~ Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown in the fiery furnace when they did not bow down and worship the idol. Not only did God save them from the fire, but God used that as a great testimony for Himself. It sure won king Nebuchadnezzar over!!  ( Daniel chapter 3 )

~ Jesus Crucifixion. The scribes and Pharisees were mad at Jesus and put him to death to get rid of him. And they thought they had the victory. Well little did they know they were only doing what God had planed from the very beginning of time. And Jesus not only rose again from the dead, but now has given life and the gift of salvation to all that will believe on him!!

~ The times Paul was put in prison for preaching. He always used that time to minister to others. Either to the guards, or by letters to the believers. His time in prison was meant to punish him and shut him up for awhile, but it didn't work.


It is so awesome how God  uses every situation, rather good or bad, for His glory. And He comes out the winner always every time!

If any of my readers have examples of how God has used bad things for His glory I would love for you to leave me a comment about it and share here for me and for others. Either in your life, in the life of someone you know,  in the Bible, or in history.
And when I think of other examples I will post them here. I know this is somthing I will be talking about more.

As always thanks for reading!
In Him,
Mae