And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt and Potiphar, an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the bodyguard, bought him from the Ishmaelites, who had taken him down there. And remember that whether it’s apparent or not, our Father’s favor is with you. 14:27), so yield to His hand as He shapes you into His Son’s image. All your protests cannot thwart His purpose (Isa. If you’re living in a season of hardship, have faith that God is using it for His glory and your eternal good. Though we, like Joseph, may have difficulty seeing beyond our present suffering, there is a bigger picture. In dark times, we’re often tempted to feel neglected by God and may even become angry with Him for letting the situation persist so long. This is a helpful story to remember when troubles hit. Then Joseph testified to what he knew to be true: His brothers had meant to harm him, but God used all the hardship to accomplish a wonderful divine plan (Gen. After becoming second-in-command to Pharaoh, however, he recognized God’s purpose in allowing those lengthy struggles. Joseph didn’t comprehend the Lord’s intentions during those long years of slavery and imprisonment. But in the midst of those terrible times, he experienced God’s favor. Joseph was rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned. The story of Joseph illustrates how God’s sovereign hand guides His children when they go through a season of darkness.
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