Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23

A friend sent me this quote today (thanks, Britt): “Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian.” – Dennis Wholey

Joseph certainly did not receive fair treatment. His brothers cruelly sold him into slavery and he served loyally in Potiphar’s house. Falsely accused of trying to take advantage of his master’s wife, Joseph was thrown into prison. While in prison, Joseph gained the trust of those around him and in leadership. But after assisting another man in prison who was later granted freedom, this man forgot Joseph. No one seemed to care for Joseph or to seek his best. All of his good deeds came to nothing or even brought trouble.

But God never forgot him. And God never forgets me.

I may not act nobly like Joseph. My attitudes and actions may become self-serving and downright sinful. But when I trust in God and surrender my will to His, He reminds me of His faithfulness. And when I follow God with joy and gladness but only gain heartache and trouble, He reminds me of His faithfulness.

Thank you, God, for caring for me.