Genesis 38-40, Psalm 12
Genesis 39:20-22 (NLT)
“And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison,
the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison.
But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor
in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put
Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done
there, he was the one who did it.”
In Genesis 39:20–22, we read how the Lord cared for Joseph
no matter where he was. After Joseph’s master believed his wife’s false
accusation, Joseph was thrown into prison. Even in those dire circumstances,
Joseph remained faithful to the Lord. The Lord was with Joseph and showed him
steadfast love, granting him favor with the prison warden. As a result, Joseph
was given a position of responsibility, and the warden placed all the prisoners
under his care. Joseph was put in charge of everything that happened in the
prison.
These verses remind me that no matter what circumstances I
face, I must continue to place my trust in the Lord. Joseph’s experience shows
believers that Father-God is present with His people even in the most difficult
seasons. Joseph is an example of faithfulness in the midst of repeated
hardship. His story teaches us that the Lord’s favor can follow us wherever we
go when we remain faithful to Him.
When I look back over my own life, I can see seasons of
significant challenge. After my mother died, the following year my company
relocated to another state and invited me to move with them. I did not want to
relocate, so I made the difficult decision to leave my job. Those two years
were very hard, and I prayed constantly for the Lord’s provision and favor.
Eventually, I was offered a job that was listed as a
three-month temp-to-hire position because the previous three employees had quit
within a short period of time. I was hesitant to accept a position that seemed
so unstable, but the Holy Spirit prompted me to take it. The company offered me
a full-time position after the first week, and I went on to work there for the
next fifteen years. Looking back, I see how Father-God cared for me during my
grief and job loss. Like Joseph, I was not abandoned in hardship—the Lord
provided for me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for you and blesses you even in
difficult times—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him
in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your
willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready
to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
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Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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