Joseph's Time: The Life Story Of Joseph In The Bible

Throughout Joseph’s lifetime, it is plain to see that he was a godly man. He is very well known for his coat of many colors, but his life story goes deeper than just a colorful piece of fabric. Joseph is one character in the Bible who shows strong faith and obedience in times of despair. He is a genuine example of how Christians today should go about confronting their personal trials. The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors has little to do with his coat over the course of his entire life, but more to do with the trials that he suffered through and his committed, unwavering faith towards God in which he was ultimately, handsomely rewarded for.
Joseph’s long journey all starts with his brothers. They resented him more than anyone else because he was the most favored by their father Jacob. His father even had an expensive coat made just for him. The bitterness grew even deeper with each of them after Joseph had told them that God had given him a dream; Joseph’s whole family was to bow down to him. This infuriated his brothers.
The first trial in which Joseph’s faith is tested was getting sold into slavery. One day the brothers seemed to snap; they were out in the fields when merchants, who had been heading for Egypt, came across …show more content…
He suffered through so much, not even knowing what God’s plan was for him in the end, but he still remained obedient to God’s will for his life. He grew in his personal relationship with the Lord and the relationships within his family. Joseph’s life is an excellent example and motivation of how Christians today should stay humble and trust that God is in control, no matter what may be awry. Staying steadfast for God in times of darkness will be rewarded with love and light, and most of all, the pleasure of the Lord. God tested his faith, and Joseph had stayed strong and even grew in his relationship with him during those dark times. With the help of God, Joseph prevailed, and he was