The story of Joseph is a fascinating one. You can read it so many times and still be impressed by this remarkable man. There's no account of him losing his cool or wavering in his faith. He had confidence that God will come through for him no matter what present situation. That's a faith and conviction worth admiring, and aspiring to.
Reading Genesis 41 again, I realised something new. Where did he learn to interpret dreams? His parents didn't teach him. It doesn't matter really. But the thing that stood out for me was when Pharaoh had his dream and all the expert dream interpreters could not help him. God created a problem in Egypt only Joesph could solve. And in one day he rose from obscurity to prominence.
I find this story to be very encouraging. In lifegroup a few people shared how looking back at their lives, they can see God orchestrating and directing them through what seemed to be disappointments at the time to something better. God is good.
So take heart
Let his word lead us through the night
Hold on to hope
And take courage again.
-ONWARD!