While Joseph was there in the prison, 21the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him. He granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden, 22who put all those held in the prison under Joseph’s authority, so that he was responsible for all that was done there. 23The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s authority, because the LORD was with him and gave him success in whatever he did.
“The Lord was with Joseph none the less when he was cast into the prison. He knew God was with him in prison, and therefore he did not sit down sullenly in his sorrow, but he bestirred himself to make the best of his afflicted condition.” (Spurgeon)
“because the LORD was with him and gave him success in whatever he did.”
We need to take a lesson from Joseph, when we are cast down into the pit or thrown into prison, look up to the One that can lift you out of despair. Rejoice in Him!
If in the pit get on your knees!
Psalm 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
If a prisoner in prison, pray and sing hymns to Him!
Acts 16:25 About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
What do you do when all seems lost? Remember, the world is watching you....
Blessings, David
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