"It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering." (v. 52b)
Too often we believe and act as if it is the end of the world when we are faced with trials and tribulations. When difficulties arise, we sulk in our misery. We sometimes enjoy surrounding ourselves with others who are suffering, and may even attempt to argue who has it worse.
Joseph on the other hand depended on God. He placed His faith in Him. He believed the earlier dreams he had received in God, and in times of trouble he continued to have faith in Him. In doing so, God provided opportunities he would probably not received otherwise. However, these opportunities only came after he was sold as a slave and then thrown into jail. Even through these adversities, Joseph placed his faith in God.
Similarly, we too should always seek His face. We should not let the sufferings depress us. If we hold on to the promise that God has given us (our eternal life with Him where we will have a new body in a new land and without any sufferings), then as Joseph we can overlook the current sufferings, especially if opportunities will be provided. Let the joy of the Lord be complete in us by putting our faith in Him and not let the tides of momentary events sway our emotions.
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