Genesis 37:1~39:23
GOD WAS WITH JOSEPH, Sarah Barry
JOSEPH IN PRISON
Passage: Genesis 39:13~23
Key verse: 20b-21
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
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
