Man (Old Testament Joseph) standing in a dim prison hallway looking toward the light, symbolizing Joseph’s faith and endurance through trials.

Joseph – A Husband Who Remains Faithful Through Trials

Joseph – A Husband Who Remains Faithful Through Trials

Scripture Verse

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” — Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

Devotional

If ever there was a man tested by life, it was Joseph. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and imprisoned for years, Joseph had every reason to grow bitter. But he didn’t. Through every trial, Joseph remained faithful — not because his circumstances were easy, but because his trust in God was unshakable.

Joseph shows us that a godly man — and a godly husband — is not measured by how he acts when life is easy, but by how he responds when life is unjust. When tempted by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph didn’t entertain the offer or rationalize it — he ran. “How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” he asked (Genesis 39:9). His refusal wasn’t rooted in fear of being caught — it was grounded in his relationship with God.

Sexual purity matters in a husband. It’s not just about outward faithfulness — it’s about inward integrity. A man who honors God with his body will also honor his wife with his eyes, his thoughts, and his choices.

Joseph also models emotional and spiritual maturity. After years of betrayal and abandonment, he is reunited with the very brothers who sold him into slavery. He has the power to punish them — and yet, he forgives. He weeps, embraces them, and assures them of his love. His words in Genesis 50:20 show a heart that has not only healed but sees the hand of God in the pain.

Forgiveness is essential in marriage. No relationship can thrive without it. A godly husband must be able to release bitterness, extend grace, and see the bigger picture — that God often works through trials to shape us into the men we’re called to be.

Joseph also shows tremendous wisdom. Pharaoh trusted him to manage the entire kingdom’s resources during a famine, not because Joseph was ambitious, but because he was discerning, humble, and Spirit-led. He managed crises with clarity, planned ahead, and made decisions that preserved countless lives — including those of his future family.

In every way, Joseph reflects the heart of a man who walks closely with God: faithful in trials, pure in temptation, forgiving when wronged, wise in leadership, and humble in victory.

Application

A godly husband doesn’t need a perfect life to be faithful. He clings to God through hardship, resists temptation when no one is watching, forgives when it’s hard, and leads with wisdom and humility. Joseph teaches us that real strength lies in restraint, in grace, and in the ability to trust God’s plan even when it seems hidden.

Ask yourself:

Am I staying faithful in the trials of life?
Am I guarding my purity, not just in action, but in thought?
Am I willing to forgive those who’ve wronged me?
Do I lead with wisdom and seek God’s perspective, even in suffering?

Prayer

Lord, give me the faith of Joseph — a heart that trusts You even in darkness. Help me flee from temptation and remain pure in every area of my life. Teach me to forgive as I have been forgiven, and to lead with wisdom, humility, and love. Shape me through trials so that I may become a man worthy of the calling You’ve placed on my life. Amen.