Popodalaina 40:23

What goes through your mind when you think about being left alone? Is it a good feeling? Is it a bad feeling? Does it bring up negative emotions? Or do you like being alone? What do we do with isolation. Over the next couple of days, we are going to look at what God does through isolation.

Joseph, though born into privilege, walked a path contrary to the experience of a favoured child. He tasted jealousy, betrayal, slavery, false accusation, and years of imprisonment. Yet every seemingly negative season carried a lesson, shaping his character, sharpening his wisdom, and preparing him for the greatness God had ordained.

It’s easy to give up on one’s dreams. It’s one thing to start with a great dream or with an inspiring vision. But then life happens, and life has a way of attacking, hindering and sometimes even destroying our dreams. In the face of adversity, it is crucial to hold on to what God has promised –and to be inspired by biblical role models like Joseph, who never gave up.

Suffering is tough and painful, leading to confusion and questioning God's goodness. Yet God is with you during your trials and tribulations. He's limiting the suffering and granting power and grace. Discover in this 6-day devotional how Joseph's life teaches that prosperity can come even in suffering and how God can turn what was meant for evil into good.