JOSEPH IN PRISON
Keywords 39:20b-21
But while Joseph was there in the
prison, 21 the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor
in the eyes of the prison warden.
1. Joseph suffers another loss
(13-20a)
Joseph’s refusal to sin with
Potiphar’s wife led to a false accusation and
imprisonment. For the second time,
Joseph seemed to lose everything, just when
his conditions had begun to improve.
There may not be any earthly reward for
holding on to our integrity, but
rather persecution. When we are unjustly treated, it
is all the more important for us not
to become bitter, but to look toward God and
keep our faith.
2. The Lord was with Joseph in
prison (20b-23)
The prison warden, like Potiphar,
could see God’s blessing on Joseph. Joseph
was soon in charge of everyone else
in the prison. It was not a coincidence that
this was the prison for the king
(Pharaoh’s) prisoners. Even in prison, God was
using Joseph while preparing him for
the next step.
Prayer Father, thank you for making us
victors in Jesus in any situation. I believe
you use me greatly when I hold on to
my faith and don’t become bitter.
One Word God can use us anywhere
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