Genesis 39:1-12

JOSEPH IN POTIPHAR’S HOUSE

Keywords 39:5

From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the LORD was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field.

 

1. A servant who is a steward (1-6a)

Joseph did not deserve to be sold into slavery by his jealous brothers.

Nonetheless, Joseph brought prosperity to Potiphar’s house, and Potiphar noticed

and entrusted Joseph with more responsibility. This could happen because the

Lord was with Joseph. Especially, God granted Joseph faith to be faithful even in

an unjust situation. By faith, we can start to be a blessing regardless of where we

are.

 

2. Joseph maintains his integrity (6b-12)

After a while, Potiphar’s wife took notice of Joseph and tempted him. If Joseph

was bitter because of his brothers, he might have justified enjoying a sinful

“reward”. But Joseph did not view his life as his to enjoy; he saw himself as the

steward of Potiphar’s house. He believed God was watching. With this attitude,

Joseph resisted sin with an absolute attitude, even literally running away.

 

Prayer Father, thank you for being with me to make me a blessing wherever I am.

Help me live before you as a steward and resist temptation absolutely.

One Word Be a blessing by living before God