Joseph's story teaches us that when our dreams seem shattered, God is still working behind the scenes. As a favored son with prophetic dreams, Joseph faced hatred from his brothers that led to being thrown into a pit and sold into slavery. Yet this apparent tragedy was actually the first step in God's larger plan to fulfill His covenant promises. When we face our own pits—whether relationship struggles, health issues, or career setbacks—we can trust that God is providentially at work even when we can't see the way out. Jesus understands our suffering and promises to be with us in our darkest moments.