Opening Verse
“Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.”
— Genesis 40:23 (KJV)
Introduction
Have you ever felt forgotten? Like you’ve helped others, remained faithful, and yet, when it was your turn, no one remembered you? Joseph knew that feeling well. He had interpreted dreams for Pharaoh’s servants in prison, hoping they would speak on his behalf. But when the chief butler was restored to his position, he forgot all about Joseph.
But here’s the truth: even when people forget, God does not. His timing is perfect, and His plans are never delayed.
Devotional Story
A young woman faithfully served in her church for years. She prayed for others, helped the needy, and gave her best. But when she faced a crisis, no one was there. Friends she had supported disappeared. She cried out to God, feeling abandoned.
One day, as she was reading the story of Joseph, she realized something—Joseph was forgotten by man, but not by God. In time, God elevated Joseph to a position of power that no man could take away.
The same was true for her. God had not forgotten her. And in His perfect timing, He opened a door for her that she never expected.
What This Means
Just because it feels like no one sees you doesn’t mean God has forgotten you. Man may forget, but God remembers. He sees your faithfulness, your struggles, and your tears. Like Joseph, your time will come. Trust God’s plan, even in the waiting.
Think About This
- Have you ever felt forgotten by people?
- Are you trusting God’s timing, even when things seem delayed?
- How can you remind yourself today that God is always working behind the scenes?
Prayer
Lord, I may feel forgotten by people, but I know You have not forgotten me. Help me trust Your timing and plan, even when I don’t see it. Give me the patience to wait on You and the faith to know that my breakthrough is coming. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Closing Verse
“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.”
— Isaiah 49:15 (KJV)