Genesis 39:2,20,21 The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered,
and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master…(after false accusations) Joseph’s
master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king’s prisoners
were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him;
he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Joseph’s story is fraught with more hard knocks than most of us can
imagine. The initial rejection and betrayal to be sold into slavery by his
brothers would have left most of us emotionally comatose and living as a
victim, but he persevered and God blessed him. Just as it seemed he was getting
traction on the road to a good life, Potipher’s wife falsely accuses him and he
ends up in prison, but he persevered and God blessed him. Notice a pattern? God
never promises us life will be fair and comfortable. However, He does promise
to be with us through tough times. Joseph had every right by our standards to
be bitter and live a victim mentality. He remained close to God, honored Him
with good work for his masters, and gave God the credit for his abilities. The
timeline Joseph desired for rescue and vindication was probably what we want –
NOW! However, he trusted God, did the work before him and lived grateful for
the blessings and provisions from God. What hardships of life have you
discouraged? What’s happening with you that makes you question whether or not
God is aware of your timetable? Read the whole story of Joseph and take heart.
Look for the blessings and provisions God gives you – even if they are not
meeting your full desire. Live in gratitude and work hard to please God through
pleasing the “masters” over you. God has not forgotten you…He just sees the
full timetable of your life, not the glimpse you have before you!
Father, You are a God of blessing! I thank You for Your Hand of
provision. I am grateful for your presence in my life. Help me to live for You
in the present, knowing You are in control of my future. I love You! Amen
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