Prison

"The shouting grew louder and louder, and the men were tugging at Paul from both sides, pulling him this way and that. Finally, the commander, fearing they would tear him apart, ordered his soldiers to take him away from them and bring him back to the fortress." -- Acts 23:10, NLT

"Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden." -- Genesis 39:20-21, NIV

Here we find two scriptures where innocent men are put in prison and God is with them. I believe that God sometimes puts us in prison to protect us from our enemies and accomplish His purpose in our life. The prison can be an uncomfortable situation, illness, or circumstance. We may even lose our job because God needs to move us out; or we may have a friend just turn and walk away. As Christ followers, we need to know and trust that God is always up to something that will benefit us; He will bring us hope and a future. Next time you find yourself in prison, ask God: "Who or what are you protecting me from?" And even if He doesn't answer, you can know that His timing is perfect.

Today's prayer: "God, I've been in the "prison of illness & circumstances" and I've seen others thrown in there. But you O Lord are faithful and the One in whom I put my trust."