Genesis: God knows what he's doing!

Genesis 39:
God knows what he's doing. Why do I worry??!

Joseph lived in a bleak moment - he'd been sold by his brothers (SOLD! He'd had a price value tacked on him and someone bought him into slavery), taken off to the land of Egypt, and now he faces a whole new world of customs and culture and costs. But the one thing he takes with him is his character.

Joseph's character was admirable - from jumping at the chance to serve his father, including literally going extra miles to do his father's bidding - to refusing Potiphar's lustful wife, Joseph was eager to do what was right.

And God chose to bless Joseph. I love that! God was walking with Joseph every step of the way, waiting with him in the long, dark days of the dungeon. God used those moments to grow in Joseph a faith in him that could not be squelched.

And Joseph walked in faith that God was doing what he'd intended, especially once he saw the other side of things and saw how God had used his life for God's ultimate glory and good.

I love that reminder. God really does know what he's doing!