The most important event in human history is and was the birth of our Lord Jesus. Everything else, including His ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, hinged upon that initial event that began His earthly life.
In the same way that God's people could trust in His promises during the "400 years of silence" between the Old and New Testaments, we too can have full confidence in His promises in this time between the two advents of Christ.
The story of Joseph can encourage us as believers to remember that we are children of the One who holds the power over nations and people; He can use any circumstances for our good and His glory.
Ken Boa teaches on the parable of the unrighteous steward and its application to us today, explaining that believers should leverage the temporal things of this earth for the eternal things of heaven.
Despite his circumstances, Joseph trusted, honored, and glorified God; he provides an example to us today of trusting God even when it's hard to see how God is working.