Joseph in Prison: Forgotten But Not Forsaken
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Have you ever felt forgotten? Like you’ve been doing the right thing, staying faithful, showing up — and still, nothing’s changing? That’s exactly where we find Joseph in prison. Falsely accused, unjustly thrown behind bars, and overlooked by the very people he helped… yet never forgotten by God. This part of Joseph’s story reminds us that even in the silence, God is still working.
Joseph in Prison — When Faith Feels Forgotten
Joseph didn’t land in prison for doing anything wrong. In fact, he ended up there for doing the right thing — choosing integrity over temptation when Potiphar’s wife came after him. And instead of being celebrated, he was thrown into a dark place where no one remembered his name.
But Joseph in prison wasn’t the end of the story. Even behind bars, God’s favor rested on him. Genesis 39:21 (NLT) says, “But the Lord was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love.” It’s a reminder that God’s presence isn’t limited to palace moments — He shows up in the pits too.
Waiting Without Bitterness
While in prison, Joseph could have let bitterness take root. He had every reason to be angry. But instead, he kept serving. He used his gift of interpreting dreams to help others — even though no one returned the favor right away. He didn’t stop believing just because his circumstances were hard.
Maybe you’re in a “prison” season yourself — stuck in a job you hate, praying for healing that hasn’t come, or waiting on a breakthrough that feels like it’s never arriving. Joseph shows us that just because you feel forgotten doesn’t mean you are. God hasn’t left you. He’s positioning you.
Conclusion: God Knows Where You Are
God never lost sight of Joseph — and He hasn’t lost sight of you either. Your name is still known in Heaven. Your obedience is still seen. And your story is still unfolding — exactly on time.
Enjoyed this part of the story?
If you missed the beginning of Joseph’s journey, go to the main Faith Journey page and read Faith Like Joseph: Potiphar’s House — where we talked about integrity, quiet obedience, and how God was already working behind the scenes long before the palace came into view.
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