I'm not sure when the last time was you read Joseph's life story in Genesis. Ch.39 reminds us of his life in Potiphar's house and consequent imprisonment. How well would you have fared? His faithfulness first of all seemed to give him success, but his moral integrity landed him in prison and obscurity. Why did he respond to Potiphar's wife the way he did? In his words, "How could I do such a thing? It would be a sin against God." Joseph did not even consider a little compromise. Although he knew she would probably get him, he considered faithfulness to God of much more value. So why did he not take the easy route?
Because he didn't believe adversity was away from the plan of God, he believed it was part of the plan of God. It's part of the plan of God in accomplishing his purposes. Although Joseph may have despaired while in prison, we don't see it. Diversions in life are not diversions from God's plan. God may place you in places of obscurity while he prepares you for greatness. But even if greatness does not come, remember, greatness is not his goal, faithfulness is. As stewards of the grace of God, lets be found faithful (1 Cor.4:2).
(I was reminded of these thoughts a I listened to a lecture from Dr. Allman, Dallas Th. Seminary).
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