Joseph’s example shows some applicable life lessons for us today. His brothers sold him into slavery, but hid their deception by telling their father an animal had killed him. This life-altering event could have caused Joseph to be bitter, but instead he is put in charge of Potifer’s household. Joseph went from a favored son to a slave to a leader. But Joseph had to overcome his pride. Today Gene challenges us to pray fervently when we face adversity to discover God’s purpose.

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