Joseph: Betrayed, Falsely Accused, Forgotten
College and Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph.
Joseph did everything right: he worked hard, resisted temptation, and trusted God. Yet, in Genesis 40, he still ended up in a prison cell. Betrayed and forgotten. Yet in that darkness, God was not absent. He was preparing a man who would one day save nations.
And that's the hope for us, too. When faith feels pointless, or when prayers echo back empty, or when God seems quiet. The truth is, the pit isn't where God leaves you — it's where He shapes you. He refines your faith, teaches you to see others' pain, and proves He's still writing your story.
Even when you feel unseen… you are never forgotten.
Key Moments
00:00 Welcome
01:07 Message: God's Plan in the Pit
06:41 Joseph's Interpretation of Dreams
09:44 Trusting God in Trials
14:14 Trusting God in the Pit
21:37 Engaged Waiting and Faithfulness
19:09 Engaged Waiting and Faith
25:28 Invitation and Conclusion
Questions For Reflection
When have you felt forgotten or unseen by God? What did that season reveal about what you truly believe regarding His presence and timing?
Joseph chose faithfulness over self-pity in the pit. What would it look like for you to live with that same kind of engaged waiting right now?
God used Joseph's prison as preparation, not punishment. How might God be preparing you in your current challenges rather than simply testing you?
Joseph noticed the pain of others even while suffering himself. Who around you might God be inviting you to notice and care for, even in your own waiting?
The Lord was with Joseph — and He is with you. What helps you feel that truth when circumstances say otherwise?
