Genesis 39:21 (NKJV) 21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
You may have noticed recently that we have been using a lot of scriptures related to Abraham, Moses, Jacob and Joseph in our devotionals. We have been spending a lot of time studying in the Old Testament.
Today, let’s talk a bit more about Joseph.
While reading through the final chapters of Genesis, particularly the sections related to Joseph’s life, something became very clear to me; Despite his hardships, Joseph’s life was truly blessed.
It didn’t matter where Joseph was or what he was going through, God caused him to excel and prosper in everything he did.
Why?
Because he honored God and made the right choices at critical times.
He chose not to dwell on anger or retribution, choosing instead to forgive and look forward, not backwards.
He forgave his brothers when they sold him into slavery. He didn’t hold bitterness against the wife of Potiphar when she falsely accused him of inappropriate behavior toward her. And he overlooked Pharaoh’s butler’s failure to keep his word and help him get out of prison.
Most importantly, though, Joseph did his best to always make righteous decisions. He honored God and revered Him highly enough to do the right thing when it counted most.
Joseph’s life is an example for us to learn from. God blessed the work of his hands because he honored God in all he did.
As we honor God with our own lives, He will bless us also.
This doesn’t mean that He will bless us the exact same way that He blessed Joseph. He will bless us in the way that He sees fit.
It’s up to us to accept this and thank Him for it, even if the way He blesses us isn’t necessarily what we expected.
God’s favor is still God’s favor, no matter how He chooses to do it.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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