Next Joseph is cited as an example. He is a clear case of how God's plans work out, but not in any way that we could expect or predict. Everything seemed to be working against him, and the dreams he had proclaimed years before were worthless. Yet, in time, they came true. He ended up being in virtual charge of Egypt.
Israel came to settle in the land and they multiplied greatly. As a result the Egyptians started to oppress them. There are two key patterns here. One is that God's people multiply. The second is that there is opposition to God's people. The opposition may be severe, but in the end it will come to nothing.
In Israel's case God sent Moses and many plagues were inflicted upon the land. So in the end Egypt was glad to get rid of the Israelites. God also protected and guided them as they left Egypt.
Note that the purpose was that they should keep His commands. It is the same with us. We have been saved so that we can do the Lord's will.
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