THE LORD IS WITH YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE

 

We’re quickly approaching another Easter, and this is an opportunity to bring the gospel to the people in our lives—probably a bigger opportunity than ever before. Text a friend, tell a neighbor, and let them know we will be LIVE on Easter. Sign up here to get updates and let us know you will attend online! Easter at Harvest » Friday, March 19, 2021 From Success to Setback LISTEN   “But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.” —Genesis 39:21 Joseph’s story occupies more space in the book of Genesis than the stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, or his own father, Jacob.  He was the son of Jacob’s true love, Rachel, and his own brothers hated him. Their antagonism and hostility toward him, fueled by envy, began to grow, and ultimately they decided they wanted to kill Joseph.  But they changed their minds when a group of Midianite slave traders passed by.  So they sold Joseph to them for 20 pieces of silver.  Then the Midianites brought Joseph to Egypt. Potiphar, the man who purchased Joseph, was very powerful, the head of Pharaoh’s palace guard.  Joseph was so responsible, so hardworking, and so full of integrity that Potiphar gave him more and more responsibilities.  Ultimately, he put Joseph in charge of his entire estate. However, Potiphar’s wife was determined to sleep with Joseph, who kept refusing her.  She was far from subtle about it, and one day when the other servants had left the house, she grabbed Joseph and pulled him down on the bed. Joseph ran out of the house as fast as he could, but she falsely accused him of rape.  So Potiphar sent Joseph to prison. How easily Joseph could have been discouraged.  How easily he could have said to God, “Lord, I can’t take this anymore.  First, my brothers sell me into slavery, and then this woman tries to entice me.  I resisted her, and then she lied about me!  Now I’m in prison. This isn’t fair!” It wasn’t fair.  Yet the Bible never tells us that Joseph said anything to that effect.  He could have felt like God had forgotten him, but the Bible gives us this very important detail:  “The Lord was with Joseph” (Genesis 39:21 NLT). The Lord was with Joseph as he sat there in that prison.  And wherever you are today, the Lord will be with you, too. Share this today:     Jesus Revolution Receive a copy for your gift of support today » Jesus Revolution tells the amazing true story of the Jesus Movement, an extraordinary time of mass revival, renewal, and reconciliation. Read how the Holy Spirit was poured out on a generation of Jesus People and how revival is possible for today’s generation as well. Receive a copy with your donation. Copyright © 2021 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved. Harvest Ministries exists with your support to Know God and Make Him Known. If you would like, you can update your preferences. This email may be considered an advertising or promotional email. Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie P.O. Box 4000, Riverside, CA 92514-4000 Phone: 1-800-821-3300