Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody. But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Gen. 39:20 WEB.Joseph was his father's favorite son, and his older brothers became very jealous of him. Though Joseph had not done anything wrong to them, his brothers caught him alone in the field one day and sold him to some Ishmaelites as a slave.
Joseph was taken to Egypt and sold to the captain of the guard as a servant. He worked hard and soon became the leader of the household staff. Though being a slave was bad enough, when Joseph refused to sleep wit\\h his master's wife, she falsely accused him of attempting to rape her. Joseph was thrown into prison.
He worked hard there, and soon, Joseph was put in charge of the other prisoners. Joseph stayed positive during all of this, and he continued to use his gifts wherever he was. Whatever Joseph did, God made it succeed, but make no mistake about it. They were working together. Joseph did the work, and God made it successful.
Eventually, when God's appointed time came, Joseph was released out of prison and promoted by Pharaoh to be Egypt's second-in-command. Was Joseph in God's perfect will while in prison? Strangely enough, yes. In the end, it could not have worked out any better. God's plans have many layers.
No matter where you are today, how dark it looks, or how you got there, if you submit yourself to God and keep a positive attitude, He will work it out for the best. The wrongs in your life will be made right. And like Joseph, when you have the chance to finally get even, don't. Forgive them and let them go. You can enjoy the new wonderful life God has given you instead. God can turn the bad into the good. Sometimes it can happen overnight but be twenty-years in the making.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the life that You have given me. Please breathe into my life and provide me with encouragement today. Lead me and help me make the right decisions. May Your perfect will be done in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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Thank you God for the light at the end of the tunnel. In the name of Jesus Amen
Amen Father I Thank You with my whole heart for working things out for the best.
Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being with me on this journey called life. Thank You for each breath I take. Amen
Yes, amen Lord
Thank you Lord for everything. I need you every day. Show me what I need to do to please you . Amen.
Thank you Jesus for loving us. Amen
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Amen Good Morning Everyone
Father, I pray You would help me make the right decisions. Let my thoughts, words and actions be pleasing to You, Amen.
Thank you Lord Jesus
Heavenly Father, I always be thankful to You for all my blessings and support You have given me in my life. Even though it seems there is no light at the end of the tunnel, I know You are there and I trust in You with my life. In the name of Jesus Christ Your beloved Son I pray, Amen. That Your Name be exalted for ever,Amen.
Thank you Pastor for this wonderful message reminder,God bless you both,Amen.
Appreciate the reminder, Pastor Dion, that God's plans are layered! Lord, please breathe into my life and provide me with encouragement today. AMEN
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Prayer Heavenly Father, I thank you for the life that you have given me. Please breathe into my life and provide me with encouragement today. Lead me and help me make the right decisions. May your perfect will be done in my life, In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray Amen!!