Genesis 39
Today's Scripture

Being a slave and then a prisoner--these are not exactly jobs where one could hope for success and leadership. But Joseph made the best of his bad situation--and as a slave in Potiphar's household, he worked hard and gained Potiphar's trust, until he was managing almost all of his affairs.

Enter the wicked wife--who desires Joseph for herself. He resists, time after time, but one day she finds him a long and grabs his cloak. He runs, but she retains his cloak and says that he tried to seduce her. Potiphar is incensed and has Joseph thrown in prison.

You would think Joseph would go into deep despair after this incident. But God was with him in prison. He made Joseph a leader there, too--and the warden of the prison put him in charge of many things there as well.

It's easy to find ourselves in bad situations where we want to give up or fall into self-pity. No one would have blamed Joseph for feeling sorry for himself in his situation! But instead he worked hard, trusted God, and found the best in the worst of times. If God can work through a life like Joseph's, surely he can help us in whatever situation we find ourselves!
- posted by Suzi @ 7:58 AM