Psalms 105:16
“He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies.”
What does Psalms 105:16 mean?
God allowed a severe famine to come upon Egypt as a judgment during the time of Joseph. This event, described in the Genesis story, was part of God's larger plan to preserve His people and ultimately bring Joseph into a position where he could save his family from starvation. The psalm recounts this to remind us that even difficult hardships can serve God's purposes, and that He remains in control even when circumstances feel devastating. For those walking through seasons of lack or loss, this verse suggests that God sees what we're facing and can work even our scarcity toward redemption.