Role Model of Peace

Joseph did everything right, but everything wrong happened to him. More of Genesis is occupied with the problems and affliction Joseph suffered than any other matter in the book. We see that Joseph surrendered to God wherever he found himself. It is a state of surrender to God I greatly desire, but often I am distracted by worries.

I believe that Joseph wholeheartedly gave his situations to God. That would explain how he survived. He was almost murdered by his brothers, he was sold into slavery, he was falsely accused and cast into prison, and then, despite his good service to a former inmate, he was forgotten and abandoned. Yet Joseph never lost his faith. I’m sure he wavered at times; how could he not? Yet he knew God was with him and, I am sure, sensed God’s peace.

Remember, how we suffer is much more important than why we are suffering. This truth leads me to God’s peace.