IMITATE THEIR FAITH/JOSEPH

"JEHOVAH CONTINUED WITH JOSEPH"

Joseph knew that his God, Jehovah, never lost sight of him, and this knowledge surely helped him to endure. Even here in a foreign prison, Jehovah found ways to bless Joseph. Thus, we read:  "Jehovah continued with Joseph and kept showing loyal love to him and granting him favor in the eyes of the chief officer of the prison."  (Genesis 39:21-23) As Joseph continued to to work hard, he kept giving his God a basis for blessing him. How comforting it must have been for him to know that Jehovah  was always with him! 

Did Jehovah intend to let Joseph remain in that prison indefinitely?  Joseph could only guess at the answer, and he surely kept the matter before his God in prayer. As it so often happens, the answer came in a most unexpected way.  One day, there was some commotion in the prison as two new inmates arrived-officers from Pharaoh's  personals staff.  One was the king's chief baker; the other was the chief cupbearer.  - Genesis 40:1-3.

The chief of the guard entrusted Joseph with the care of those two formerly prominent men.  One night they each had a vivid and puzzling dream. When Joseph saw them in the morning, he could tell that something was wrong. So he asked:  "Why are your faces gloomy today?"  (Genesis 40:3-7) Perhaps his kindly manner assured the men that it was safe for them to reveal their troubles. Joseph did not know it, but that conversation would lead to a turning point in his life.  Would there have been any conversation, though, had Joseph not chosen to show  a little kind concern for others?  His choice may move us to ask ourselves, 'Do I express my faith  in God by showing an interest in fellow humans?  

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/JOSEPH - Conclusion of JEHOVAH CONTINUED WITH JOSEPH 

From the Watchtower magazine