Joseph's master took him and put him in prison...But...the Lord was with him...and gave him success in whatever he did.
When God allows us to go to prison, He goes with us. Joseph seemed to have known this truth. He did not sulk, become discouraged and rebellious, or engage in self-pity by thinking “everything was against him.” If he had done so, the prison warden would never have trusted him [Gen. 39: 23].
A prison represents a place where persons are confined, or restrained of personal liberty. A prison in this context could connote something like relationship where you are restrained of your personal liberty, a workplace, or a point in time when you are restrained from going about normal duties due to circumstances beyond your control. No matter where you are, as a child of God, you have the Spirit of God with you. Joseph simply placed everything in joyful trust upon the Lord, and as a result, the prison warden placed everything into Joseph's care. Should you find yourself in a prison of some sort, may you not give in to self-pity, but never lose sight of the the truth that you have God with you.
If is appears that you are in a place of confinement or a place where you are restrained of personal liberty, remember that God is with you. Not only will He give you peace, He has the ability to make you successful wherever you are and in whatever you do. Place everything in joyful trust upon the Lord.
Prayer: My Loving Father, thank You for the assurance that You are always with me and You are constantly watching over me. Should I find myself in a situation where the prison door closes behind me, keep me trusting You with complete and overflowing joy. May Your work through me have great success and even in prison, make me free indeed. In Jesus Name, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Nov. 12 2010 - Psalm 31 - 32 (OT) , Matthew 1 (NT).
God’s Love and Mine…
