Finding God's Plan in Life's Hardships: Day 3

Devotional

Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of Joseph's story is that despite being featured more prominently than any other patriarch in Genesis, the Bible never records God speaking directly to him. For years, Joseph endured hardship without hearing God's voice or receiving direct confirmation of God's plan. Yet Joseph maintained his faith. Even in the silence, he trusted that God was working. This teaches us something profound about faith—sometimes it means trusting God when He seems silent. Many of us have experienced seasons where God feels distant. We pray, but the heavens seem like brass. We seek direction, but no clear answer comes. In these moments, Joseph's example encourages us to keep trusting, keep serving, and keep believing that God is working behind the scenes. Faith isn't just believing when God's presence is obvious; it's trusting when His ways are mysterious. It's continuing to live according to His principles even when we don't have all the answers. If you're in a season where God seems silent, take heart. His silence doesn't mean absence. Like Joseph, you may later discover that God was orchestrating circumstances in ways you couldn't have imagined.

Bible Verse

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Genesis 50:20

Reflection Question

When have you experienced a time of God's silence in your life, and how did your faith grow through that experience?

Quote

 "There might be some times in our life when we're in such a dark place, we're in such a low place, and we want to hear from God, and even God is not speaking to us. You know what we have to do? We have to believe that God has a plan for that."

Prayer

God, in the times when You seem silent, help me to trust that You are still working. Give me Joseph's perseverance to maintain my faith even when I don't hear Your voice or understand Your plan. Thank You that Your silence doesn't mean absence, and that You're often doing Your greatest work when I can't see it. Amen.