Joseph and God

Many have tried to make sense of Joseph’s devastating fall into Egypt. To suggest that God

was late or impeded in His rescue is a misunderstanding of what God was doing. Remember

that Joseph was troubled by pride. This was encouraged by his father who treasured him more

than his other sons. Joseph was sold into Egypt by his brothers and their father was told that he

was dead. Jacob deeply grieved for Joseph. But Joseph was very much alive. God was removing

him from the trouble that he had inherited from his father. The LORD separated Joseph from

the ungodly sins that he had inherited and grown around as a young boy. The man was

becoming a man of God. Sometimes God allows those He loves to go through unjust suffering,

persecution, trials, and tribulation to refine their souls for a greater task. After his service as

a slave to Potiphar and his undeserved time in prison, Joseph was finally ready to move in the

direction God had orchestrated behind the scenes all along. Although it seemed like Joseph

didn’t know any of this would happen, it was God’s will for his life.