Righteousness Pays Off

When his master saw that the Lord was with him^(E) and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Genesis 39:2,3

Potiphar saw that the Lord was with Joseph in everything he did. Hum? How did Potiphar know it was the Lord? Joseph had displayed such integrity and character that he stood out.  I believe that he also spoke of his Lord and gave Him credit for who he was. They knew where he came from and had heard of the God of Israel.  Now, Joseph puts that God on display in front of these Egyptians.

This chapter reads like a soap opera – the good guy gets caught in a horrible situation, gets accused of a crime of which he is not guilty, gets sent to jail, while the real criminal, Potiphar’s wife, gloats in her success. But, even in prison His God is with him, and he is successful. Nothing can stop God’s Plan!  He will use us in whatever circumstance we find ourselves when we give Him the credit and praise by living a life that reflects HIS character and love.

Living that kind of life is not always easy. Sometimes it comes naturally, and we aren’t even aware that we are doing it. Other times, it is by sheer will, determination, and pure grit without emotion, but knowing it is the right(eous) thing to do.  Lord, help me in those times to hold firm, even when I don’t feel like it, even when everything in me wants to lash out, defend myself, or protect my rights.  God give me such confidence in You, that I can trust You to shine through and bring all things under Your control for Your glory and even my benefit and Your purpose!!  You are always faithful to Your plan!