Jehovah Is Helping You to Succeed - IF THE SITUATION GETS WORSE

 As reported in Genesis 39, Potiphar's wife was attracted to Joseph and repeatedly  tried to seduce him.  Each time, Joseph refused her advances.  Finally, she became so angry with Joseph that she accused him of trying to rape her. (Read Genesis 39:14, 15)  When Potiphar heard of this, he  threw Joseph into prison, where he remained for some years.  (Genesis 39:19, 20) What was the prison  like?  The Hebrew word for "prison" can mean "cistern," or "pit," suggesting that his surroundings   were dark and that he felt hopeless.  (Genesis  40:15.) Also, the Bible indicates that for a time Joseph's feet were bound in fetters and his neck was put in irons. (Psalm 105:17, 18)  Joseph's situation was going from bad to worse. He went from being a trusted slave to a lowly prisoner.  

Have you ever been in a distressing situation that went from bad to worse despite  your earnest prayer? That can happen.  Jehovah does not shield us from trials in a world that is run by Satan.  (1 John 5:19) Still, you can be sure of this:  Jehovah is fully aware of what you are going through, and he cares about you.  (Matthew 10:29-31; 1 Peter 65:6, 7)  Futhermore, he has promised:  "I will never leave you, and I will never abandon  you." (Hebrews 13:5) Jehovah can help you to endure even when your situation seems hopeless.  Let us see how that was the case with Joseph.

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