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Joseph: God’s Faithfulness in Suffering
Listen to our friend Helen tell the second half of Joseph’s story.
Scripture is silent on how Joseph spent his last two years in prison after the cupbearer returned to the palace. Joseph had seemingly been forgotten in prison for a crime he did not commit. In all, he endured thirteen years of slavery and imprisonment.
We get a glimpse of Joseph’s heart again once he appeared before Pharaoh. When given an audience with the king, who was considered a god, Joseph did not beg for his freedom. He did not attempt to leverage his special skill for a future position. Rather than boasting of his ability, Joseph responded with faith. He testified that only God could interpret the dreams correctly (Gen 41:16). Joseph trusted God with the outcome.
Joseph modeled abiding with God regardless of the circumstances. He lived in true prosperity by trusting in God as he managed the seven years of abundant harvests. Joseph must have felt an awesome weight of responsibility in handling the resources and preparing for the years of famine. Once again, he was directed by God.
Joseph also demonstrated his true prosperity when he forgave his brothers. His declaration of true faith, that God transformed the evil acts of his brothers into God’s good purposes, demonstrated trust in the Lord.
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If you’d like to read more of Joseph’s story, take a look at Genesis 41–47 and 49–50.
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Can we prosper even as we suffer? The Bible shows us that Joseph, Jeremiah, Paul, and Jesus suffered with purpose—so that lives would be saved. In their suffering, they modeled for us a true prosperity that exceeds what this world promises. True prosperity in suffering reveals God’s presence and faithfulness, our perseverance, our ransom, our forgiveness, and our hope.
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