Travel the Road

The story of Joseph is fundamentally a narrative of divine providence, where God uses seemingly tragic circumstances to ultimately save His people[1]. The story explores suffering as a test of character, demonstrating that though Joseph was righteous, he was not spared from suffering, but was instead preserved through it by his faith. The narrative reveals that leaders must overcome opposition and suffering to rule with wisdom[2].

At its core, the tale illustrates how God can use human evil to bring about blessing - the brothers’ betrayal ultimately led to the family’s deliverance from famine. As Joseph himself acknowledged, what his brothers intended for evil, God meant for good, ultimately preserving many lives[3]. For Christians, the story also serves as a prophetic parallel to Jesus’ life, with striking similarities: both were beloved sons, betrayed by their own people, falsely accused, and ultimately exalted by God from the depths to great heights[3].

Despite facing numerous challenges - being sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned - Joseph remained diligent and faithful. His God-given ability to interpret dreams ultimately led to his elevation to a powerful position in Egypt, where he implemented a strategic plan to store food during seven years of plenty, preparing for seven years of famine[4]. Remarkably, Joseph demonstrated extraordinary moral character by helping and reconciling with the very brothers who had sold him into slavery, ensuring their survival[4].

If we are not careful we would rather our lives display God’s favor instead of our faith. Joseph life displays both…as should ours. J. Day

Your past doesn’t hinder your future

Genesis 50:20 “20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”

Romans 8:28 “28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

You can change the course/trajectory of your life

Matthew 25:23 “23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”

Genesis 41:38 “38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?””

Genesis 41:39 “39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are.”

Genesis 41:40 “40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.””

Genesis 41:41 “41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.””

Genesis 41:42 “42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain about his neck.”

Genesis 41:43 “43 And he made him ride in his second chariot. And they called out before him, “Bow the knee!” Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 41:44 “44 Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no one shall lift up hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.””

What God can do with a small beginning

Matthew 25:21 “21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”

Philippians 1:6 “6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

Genesis 41:56 “56 So when the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 41:57 “57 Moreover, all the earth came to Egypt to Joseph to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the earth.”