[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Genesis Overview]] | [[Genesis 39]] ## Title: The Lord Is With You In Dark Places ## Scripture: (Genesis 39:23) “The warden did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him and whatever he was doing the Lord was making successful.” (NET) ## Observation: Joseph had received a previous promise from God. It would seem as though his life went from bad to worse ever since. However, when we read the story of Joseph, there are little hints that God is guiding his life. He goes to a slave owner’s house and slowly becomes the administrator of the home. He is placed in prison and slowly becomes the administrator of the prisoners. Joseph doesn’t know it yet, but all of this is preparing him to administrate the entire nation. We do not always understand why God allows the dark seasons of life, but we can confidently understand that He does not waste them. Is it possible that the dark season you are in is preparing you for the next opportunity just around the corner? ## Application: How would it change your perspective to realize the Lord is with you in every dark season of life? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us through every dark place.