God IS With Joseph

Today's reading is found in Genesis 39. The story of Joseph continues. We now find him in Egypt where he was purchased by one of Pharaoh's officials, Potiphar, as a slave. What loneliness Joseph must have felt being away from his family! What sadness must have engulfed him at night as he thought about this terrible thing his brothers had done to him! But in the midst of all that, the Bible tells us that, "God was with Joseph." That's why Joseph worked hard, acted diligently and served with a good attitude.

Unfortunately, one day Potiphar's wife set her eyes on Joseph and tried to seduce him. All her efforts failed because Joseph feared God and respected his boss. Feeling humiliated and scorned, Potiphar's wife accused Joseph of attempted rape. It's interesting to note that Joseph did not make strong attempts for his defense. He was unfairly treated and thrown into prison! But Joseph never complained. And again we find those wonderful words, "But there in jail God was still with Joseph..."

Today I've learned that God was with Joseph in the most difficult times of his life. And in the same way, God is with us when we suffer unjustly; when we are accused and treated unfairly. How wonderful! This passage has a very powerful message for me today. You see, my name is Jose (Joseph in Spanish) and I'm going through some terrible testing times. But I'm glad I can say, "God IS with Joseph."