Staying Faithful

"So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority."

Genesis 39:4

One of the greatest examples of faithfulness is found in the life of Joseph. In the book of Genesis we see young Joseph sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He is a slave in Egypt, his life seemingly shattered, in a predicament he did not cause nor ever imagine he would end up in. Joseph didn't quit on life, he didn't sulk or fall into self-pity. He remained faithful to the Lord and became the best servant at his master Potiphar's estate. He trusted and determined to be the best he could be no matter the circumstances and it became clear to all that God's hand was upon him, and he was given great responsibility.

Later in Joseph's life, we see his character and faithfulness revealed again after he was wrongly imprisoned. While in jail, he prospered not by complaining or grumbling, but by trusting in and waiting upon God. Of course we know the end of the story as Joseph is eventually raised up to be second in command under Pharaoh, and his family is spared from famine and reunited. Because Joseph remained faithful even under harsh and unfair treatment, God was able to use him in mighty ways, and take even what was meant for harm to bring about good.

God has called you to be faithful in whatever place He would have you, even if it's difficult and you don't like it. You need to be faithful and allow God to take care of the results.