God's Glory Church

“And he was tried there in that prison house. And the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy.” — Genesis 39:20-21

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left the space module and became the first people to set foot on the surface of the moon. However, we often forget about the third member of the crew – Michael Collins, who remained on board the main ship, waiting for the return of his comrades.

As the rest of the crew descended to the lunar surface, Collins waited for them alone on the far side of the moon. He had nothing to do with Neal and Buzz, or anyone on earth. NASA commented on it as follows: “No one since the time of Adam has been in such complete solitude as Michael Collins.”

Sometimes we feel completely alone. Imagine, for example, how Joseph, son of Jacob, felt when he was taken to Egypt (Genesis 37:23-28). He felt even more lonely when he was thrown into prison on false charges (Genesis 39:19-20).

How did Joseph survive in prison in a foreign land, even without any of his family by his side? Listen: “And he tried there in that prison house. And the Lord was with Joseph” (vv. 20-21). Genesis 39 reminds us of this truth four times.

Do you feel lonely and isolated from others? Rely on the truth of God’s presence, promised by Jesus Himself: “I will be with you daily” (Mt. 28:20). With the Savior Jesus you will never be alone.

When do you feel most alone? How does God remind you that He is with you in times of loneliness?

Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to know that You are with me just as You were with Joseph.

Author: David Brenon