Have you ever felt like you were wandering—knowing God has called you somewhere, but unable to see how you’re going to get there?

In this message, Pastor Matthew Hartman walks through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37 and a seemingly random encounter that changed the direction of Joseph’s life.

Joseph was sent by his father to find his brothers, but when he arrived in Shechem, they were gone. Scripture says Joseph was “wandering in the field” when an unnamed man found him and asked a powerful question:

“What are you seeking?”

That encounter directed Joseph toward Dothan—and ultimately toward the pit, slavery, prison, the palace, and the fulfillment of God’s purpose for his life.

What looked random wasn’t random at all.

This message is for anyone who feels lost, delayed, frustrated, or uncertain about what God is doing. You may not see where you’re going, but God does. His sovereignty and providence are at work even in the encounters, disappointments, delays, and difficult seasons you don’t understand.

The destination isn’t the only thing God is concerned about. He is using the journey to transform you and prepare you for where He is taking you.

And one day, like Joseph, you may be able to look back and declare:

“What you meant for evil, God meant for good.”

If you’re in a season of searching, waiting, or wondering what God is doing—this message is for you.

📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 37; Genesis 50:20

🔥 In this message:

Why no encounter in your life is truly random

God’s sovereignty and providence in seasons of uncertainty

What Joseph’s journey teaches us about calling

Why God sometimes allows the road to become difficult

The difference between hearing the Father’s command and hearing the Father’s heart

Why favor often comes with responsibility

How God uses the journey to prepare us for the destination

Trusting God when you feel lost or delayed

God sees you. He knows where you are. And His providence is at work in your life—even when you can’t see it yet.