Abraham is defined by "promises" (v5) and "covenant" (v8). Joseph is defined by God's active and powerful presence in time of trouble. Joseph gave great testimony to Paul's words: "If God be for us, who can stand against us" (Rom. 8:31). It is high time for Christians to stop emphasizing their problems, their poor childhood, or ungodly spouse, or meager provisions! For Joseph it was all against him. And every time it looked like he was going to get up and out of trouble, the pit just got deeper. But God was always with him. We have a promise of "God at home in us" as we obey Him (Jn. 14:23). We have the promise of the Almighty Son of God with us in power as we serve Him (Mt. 28:19-20).
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