Joseph endured betrayal, suffering, loneliness, false accusations, and grief. Yet again and again Scripture says that God was with him.
And that's something you see all through Joseph's life, that God was with him. And God is with you. And God is with me.
No matter where He allows us to be, it's not a mistake. It's not an accident. God has a plan and a purpose. And we can trust Him to work it out.
Even if it lasts a whole lifetime, He's not going to leave us there. He's going to take us through.
Jesus said: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you." ~John 14:1-2
Somebody reading this may have a troubled heart.
It may be suffering, pressure, stress, a doctor's diagnosis, a rebellious child, a spouse who's walked out, job loss, or grief over someone you love.
But Jesus said, "Don't let your heart be troubled."
One day, God Himself "will wipe every tear from their eyes. There'll be no more death or mourning or crying or pain." (Revelation 21:4)
Whatever situation you find yourself in, I pray that God would use Joseph's story to put hope in your heart.
I pray that you would know that God is with you. He is faithful. You can experience His presence right there in the valley of darkness.
And He won't leave you there.
