Out of the Pit • Genesis 39:1-23 • Episode 46
Jan 19, 2026 • Julie Kyker, Matthew Todhunter
The path to freedom is not easy. In fact, it is most often full of setbacks, difficulties, obstacles, challenges, and yes, pits. Yet, we have freedom … even in the pits of betrayal … even in the pits of injustice, darkness and despair. For the deep question we should ask ourselves when we find ourselves in the deepest pit is this: will I become bitter, or will I become better? Will I succumb to the darkness? Or will I make choices that will result in a stronger, more fruitful path that leads to freedom? Today’s story teaches us to keep the faith and keep hope alive. Let us learn from Joseph, and watch how he chooses integrity over injustice, how he learns to trust the Lord, and how he keeps his eye on freedom.