Pray the Word with David Platt Trusting God During Trials (Genesis 40:8)
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Jan 27, 2026 A meditation on trusting God through persecution and prison. Short reflections on pointing others to God and maintaining integrity under pressure. Prayers for believers suffering for faith and for sustained joy, provision, and trust. A call to rely on God’s work for good and glory.
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Point Others To God's Work
- Joseph points others to God as the source of interpretation rather than claiming credit himself.
- This shows faith that trusts God's work even while personally suffering.
Joseph's Hidden Struggle
- Joseph endured betrayal, temptation, and imprisonment despite living with integrity.
- David Platt imagines Joseph wrestling with questions like, "God, where are you?" in the midst of suffering.
Trust During Trials
- Trials invite us to trust God rather than grow bitter or cynical about Him.
- Platt urges believers to emulate Joseph's faith amid adversity and persecution.