Joseph's circumstances changed almost overnight. One moment he was in prison; the next, he was standing before Pharaoh. We naturally focus on the open door. But there's another question worth asking:What was God doing in Joseph before the door opened? We often see waiting as wasted time. But God can use ordinary, unseen seasons to develop the character we'll need for what comes next.Patience. Fait...

"Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay."                                                                                     - Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV) There is something about waiting that reveals who we are.When life moves according to our plans, we don't have to think much about trust. We make decisions, solve problems, check things off the list, and move on. But wa...

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”    — James 1:2–4 (NIV) We often assume that doing the right thing should make life easier. But Joseph’s story reminds us that faithfulness doesn'...