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Genesis 39: 2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. 20And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Genesis 41: 1And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. 39And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Since God has showed you all this, there is none so discreet and wise as you are: 40You shall be over my house, and according unto your word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than you.46a And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt.

Joseph was 17 years old when he was sold into slavery.  He was thirty when he was made overseer (second only to Pharoah) over all of Egypt.  No matter what position Joseph was in, the Lord was with him and prospered him in all he did.  Joseph did not lose faith.  He served God at every station in life, even though he did not know the eventual outcome.  So, whether you are in a position of ambiguity wondering how much longer will you have to endure or in a comfortable position, continue to trust God.  He will work everything out for our good (Romans 8:28).