Genesis 40:23

What goes through your mind when you think about being left alone? Is it a good feeling? Is it a bad feeling? Does it bring up negative emotions? Or do you like being alone? What do we do with isolation. Over the next couple of days, we are going to look at what God does through isolation.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the third part "The Story of Joseph." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

We all face moments that feel like the end—when we’re stuck, overlooked, or betrayed. But the pit isn’t the end of your story. In this five-day devotional, journey through Joseph’s life as he moves from the pit to the prison to the palace. Discover how God’s purpose keeps unfolding, even when life feels paused. If you’re navigating pain, disappointment, or waiting for breakthrough, this plan will remind you that God sees you, He’s not done, and He’s still writing your story.

It’s easy to give up on one’s dreams. It’s one thing to start with a great dream or with an inspiring vision. But then life happens, and life has a way of attacking, hindering and sometimes even destroying our dreams. In the face of adversity, it is crucial to hold on to what God has promised –and to be inspired by biblical role models like Joseph, who never gave up.