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
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