In every phase you find yourself, there will be abundant opportunities to ‘serve’ and ‘minister’. In our text today, Joseph had every reason to be sad and disinterested in the welfare of others. Never make the mistake of ‘sulking’ and preoccupied with regret and pity party. No matter how bad where you are may be, look for opportunities to bless somebody else. One of the biggest mistakes people make is to think that just because they are in ‘winter’ in ministry or career, they cannot be useful to anyone. Don’t spread misery just because that is your temporal lot. In the midst of your misery, do some ministry!
“And Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, and, behold, they were sad. And he asked Pharaoh's officers that were with him in the ward of his lord's house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day?”
Genesis 40:6,7
That is the lesson we learn from Joseph. He was locked down like a common criminal for a crime he didn’t do, yet found the time and strength to proclaim liberty for someone else. Remember I said earlier that one of the reasons why we go through these phases is to test our hearts. Can you be sad and wish that others be happy? Can you be struggling and genuinely be happy for those who are successful? It’s a test. And unless you pass this test, promotion is not certain.
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