I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Genesis 39-41.

    The story of Joseph is the story of someone who did not allow the bad things which happened in his life to get between himself and serving God. Joseph could have become depressed and given up. However, he did not. He continued to work hard and to serve God in the situations in which he found himself. His own brothers sold him into slavery, but when he ended up in Potiphar’s house he worked hard and became successful. Potiphar’s wife framed him for attempted rape and he ended up in jail. There he applied himself and quickly rose to a position of respect. He accurately interpreted the dreams of two co-prisoners, one of whom was released. The latter forgot him and left him to his fate. However, Joseph did not bemoan his fate. When the opportunity arose to interpret Pharaoh’s dream, he gave credit to God and did what he was able. Joseph did not seek the positions of authority which he was given, but he executed them to the best of his ability.