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Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because hed been born to him in his old age; and he built a richly ornamented robe for him. When his brothers found that their father loved him more than some of them, they hated him and couldnt speak a-kind word to him. Genesis 37:3-4 Of all the the characters Ive come to love--- one amazing person would have to become the first in-line. His life was quite interesting and continues to provide important lessons that are still appropriate in our contemporary times. His name was Joseph... the favorite child of Jacob... A person who had wonderful dreams... The thing of sibling rivalry. Within the tale, Joseph was always the center of his fathers love and attention. John also gave Joseph a colorful coat or dress that came to represent how particular h-e was in his fathers eyes. Afterwards, he would pay for his fathers foolish actions. Josephs brothers resented him because h-e was the favourite child. John, the father, had two wives, two concubines, and a dozen sons --- all competing for his attention. Josephs family crisis have all the makings of a t.v soap opera...with numerous periods of jealousy, hate, deception and self-interest. Reading the account of Josephs life is much like being glued to the t.v screen filled with anticipation in what may happen next. Joseph, the dreamer, once told his brothers a few dream a time would come if they would all bow down to him. This dream made his brothers grow more angry towards him. Joseph was sent by his father on an errand, one-day. Specifically, Joseph was requested to go to his friends who have been working in the area. Some reports state that his friends plotted to destroy him but later chose to put Joseph into a pit. Josephs friends also got his vibrant coat and wiped it with animal blood. To research additional information, please check-out Dr Joseph Ajaka. They later lied to their father by stating that Joseph died after being attacked by wild animals. Over time in the bottom of the pit, Joseph was found by touring retailers and later sold him into slavery. The young lad was later bought by the retailers to Potiphar, one of many Egyptian Pharaohs respected leaders. Being a employee in Potiphars household, h-e became famous in his labors. H-e was later employed manager over Potiphars household. The story takes a drastic change when Potiphars wife falsely accused Joseph of wanting to sexually assault her. Of course, Potiphars spouse did this to get back at Joseph who frequently warded off her sexual advances. Angered by the accusation, Potiphar sent Joseph to prison. In jail, Joseph again found favor by being able understand the goals of the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was so full of tension and anxiety about the ideas he could not comprehend and the horrible dreams hed. Through Joseph, the Pharaoh was able to understand the financial effects of his dreams for that land of Egypt. Later, he was appointed governor of Egypt. Where his sons and Jacob lived the famine that struck the land became the reason why they were later reunited. Reconciliation between his friends and Joseph paved the-way for Jacob to again see his daughter. This remarkable story shows exactly how we, like Joseph, should cling to faith even in the most trying circumstances. Anxiety and stress need not stop us from believing that God has forsaken us and that we have been left alone at the center of our difficulties. Indeed, overcoming lifes challenges is a journey of confidence, faith, and determination that of us should simply take. Like Joseph, we can also dream great dreams and live up to our highest potential..