Joseph was thirty years
old when he became governor of Egypt, second in command to the king. That was a
miraculous achievement for a young Hebrew who came to Egypt as a slave, who
spent time in prison for a crime he didn't commit. When confronted with
adversity, he instinctively found practical uses for the gifts and talents God assigned
to him.
What
gave Joseph encouragement and confidence when confronted with adversity and
hardships were God’s assuring gifts of faith and hope. When we accept adversity
as a part of life that can be survived, our self-confidence is enhanced. A healthy
self-esteem assures you that you can manage the ordeals life hurls your way.
The assurance adversity provides is that with God’s help you will know you are never forsaken or abandoned by him. Isaiah 30:20 promises, "Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction," he will be present to make a way for you to persevere. Adversity provides insight on how to live your life by faith.
The assurance adversity provides is that with God’s help you will know you are never forsaken or abandoned by him. Isaiah 30:20 promises, "Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction," he will be present to make a way for you to persevere. Adversity provides insight on how to live your life by faith.
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You,
Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect
me, and I have no fears.
~Psalm 27:1 Contemporary English Version
But
even when I am afraid, I keep on trusting you.
~Psalm 56:3 Contemporary
English Version
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