Psalms 105

Psalms 105:19

“Joseph remained a slave until his own words had come true, and the Lord had finished testing him.”

Joseph in the well, Joseph sold, Joseph as a slave, Joseph in prison.  We always see Joseph as a man of God and assume that he never had any difficulties.  The bible just blows over these events and makes them seem like they were easy for Joseph.  But this verse says that this was a trial for Joseph, he was being tested.  It was difficult to turn down Potiphar’s wife, it was even more difficult to go to prison for it.  As difficult as they would be for us, they were difficult to him.  People think that saints have it easy; but they are not saints because it is easy for them, they are saints because they overcame.  God understands your troubles, Joseph experienced the same difficulties you have, God also understands these challenges can be accomplished, and how capable you are to bear His name.

September 23, 2012