Day 21

Genesis 41–42 | Mark 9:14–32

“Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command.’” (Genesis 41:39–40)

Joseph’s journey from the prison to the palace is one of the most striking examples of God’s sovereignty. After years of betrayal, false accusations, and waiting in obscurity, everything changes in a single moment. But this wasn’t just about Joseph’s personal vindication. God used his trials to prepare him to save not only Egypt but his own family.

I’ve been reflecting on Joseph’s story in the midst of my own uncertainty. My firm is navigating an acquisition, and the future feels unclear. Added to that is the uncertainty of my hand’s recovery—what it will be a year or two or three down the road. Like Joseph in the shadows of his prison cell, I’ve had moments of wondering if God’s promises for my life will ever come to fruition. It’s easy to feel stuck and let doubt creep in during the waiting.

But Joseph’s story reminds me of a profound truth: waiting is never wasted in God’s economy. Every delay, every trial, is part of His refining work. God was never absent in Joseph’s life—He was sovereignly orchestrating each moment, using even the hardest seasons to shape a man who would ultimately bring life and restoration to many. And He’s doing the same in my life, and yours.

This theme echoes in Mark 9:30–32, where Jesus tells His disciples of His impending death and resurrection. They don’t understand yet, but God’s redemptive plan is unfolding perfectly. It reminds me that even when His timing feels delayed or His plans seem unclear, God is never late. His purposes never fail.

Lord, thank You for being sovereign over every moment, even those that feel uncertain or delayed. Help me to trust Your perfect timing, knowing that You are working all things for Your glory and my good. Teach me to wait with faith, resting in Your promises. Amen.