Related to the reading
Genesis 38 : 21-23
In Egypt, Joseph was unjustly sent to prison. But even there he excelled, and the Lord blessed him. In time he came forth to interpret Pharaoh's dream, and he was made ruler of all Egypt. In that powerful position, he became the instrument to save his people from famine and to love and forgive the brothers who had wronged him. (See Gen. 40-45.)
As a young boy, I was thrilled with Joseph's adventures and impressed with how the Lord had rescued him from the perils of murder, slavery, and prison. The first time I read the Book of Mormon, I found the statement that "Joseph ... who was sold into Egypt ... was preserved by the hand of the Lord." (1 Ne. 5:14.) In later readings in the scriptures, I found that this kind of protection is available to all. For example, the Bible states that "the Lord preserveth the faithful" (Ps. 31:23), and that God "is a shield unto them that put their trust in him" (Prov. 30:5).
Dallin H. Oaks, October 1992 General Conference
Exodus 1 - 6
Exodus 7 - 13
Read the scriptures
Read Come Follow Me
Ponder