Hope: A Bridge out of Darkness

Evil builds a bridge to sorrow and grief. As a slave in Egypt, Joseph could have submitted to evil's purpose and participated in building a bridge to his own demise. However, his faith made it impossible for him to submit to evil’s purpose. Every duty he was assigned, he did with diligence.

          God's presence insures endurance. Listen to Lamentations 3:21-23.  "I remember my affliction, but because of the Lord's great love, I am not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is God’s faithfulness. I say to myself, 'I will trust in him.' The Lord is good to those who hope in him and who seek him.''

          Joseph possessed hope, which made it possible to see light at the end of a dark tunnel. God's purpose for us is to acknowledge His presence regardless of how dark the moment may be. By knowing God is present and that his mercies endure forever, you can go forward to find purpose and meaning that defines your life.  

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But a hope that is seen is not real hope, for who hopes for what he actually sees? But if we hope for something we do not see, we keep on patiently waiting for it.

~Romans 8:25 Williams – New Testament in the Language of the People

…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

~Isaiah 40:31 New International Version