Joseph could never be accused of having it easy or being sheltered from pain and suffering. He wanted to do right. Between the ages of 17 and 30 his reward for doing right was more rejection and hurt. Whether thrown in a pit or a prison, Joseph kept his integrity by keeping a strong focus on the promises of God. Living a life that attempts to please God is not the best way to win any popularity contest. Joseph was consumed with and committed to pleasing God. That commitment kept him from giving in to total despair during the tough times he faced that absolutely made no sense. Because Joseph did not give up or give in, the 13-year trial from age 17 to 30 ended in over 70 years of blessing.
What trials are you currently facing that make no sense at this time? Do you ever feel that the more you try to do right and please God, the more difficult it is to face family and friends? You may not actually be thrown into a prison cell, but the rejection, the misunderstanding, the hatred, the lack of concern by almost everyone is a prison sentence in itself. In this section we will see how Joseph hung on and made it through 13 very difficult years.
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