His soul thrilled with the high resolve to prove himself true to God--under all circumstances to act as became a subject of the King of heaven. He would serve the Lord with undivided heart; he would meet the trials of his lot with fortitude and perform every duty with fidelity. One day's experience had been the turning point in Joseph's life. Its terrible calamity had transformed him from a petted child to a man, thoughtful, courageous, and self-possessed.

Hans sjæl bævede, når han tænkte på sin store beslutning om at være tro mod Gud og under alle forhold handle, som det sømmer sig for en undersåt under Himmelens Konge. Han ville tjene Herren med et udelt hjerte, modigt udholde de prøvelser, der blev hans lod, og udføre enhver pligt med troskab. Een dags oplevelser var blevet vendepunktet i Josefs liv. Denne dags frygtelige ulykke havde forvandlet ham fra et forkælet barn til en alvorlig, modig og behersket mand.