The real question of life is how we will handle the pitfalls of life. Joseph provides an excellent model. He shows us that God can be with us even in the pit and lead us to the pinnacle again. In fact, some would argue that the difficulties of life are the very parts of life that make us great. The difficulties of life are meant to rouse, not discourage.
Great trials seem to be a necessary preparation for great duties.
That was certainly the case for Joseph. Maya Angelou writes about overcoming the heritage of slavery and prejudice in her moving poem entitled, Still I Rise. Her words could well have been written by Joseph, a slave in Egypt. I wonder if you can face your own difficulties with this kind of confidence. You may write me down in history.