Your Present is Your Purpose

I have been reading lately about the life of Joseph. It is incredible how in every new situation the Bible states things like:

"And he was a successful man..."
"And God gave him favor..."
"And found favor in the sight of God and man..."

This really emphasizes that our purpose is to handle our present well. Sometimes we think that our "purpose" will simply mysteriously arrive one day. Instead I think our purpose comes as we are excellent in our present. If we can capitalize on our crappy situations (like Joseph in prison) and make them better, then when we are in a good situation (like Joseph becoming 2nd in command) we will be able to make it into an amazing situation.

Our present is our purpose.