GENESIS 39:21. “But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH. THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH Circumstances were difficult for the teenager who was rejected. Family life for him was all he ever knew. Now in a far-off place feeling lonely and dejected – He was assured God was there His presence He showed.
Alone? In the pit – in the caravan – in slavery in Egypt – No! The Lord was with him In every place: in the pit, in the prison, in the palace In every situation: in danger of being killed, moral sin, being forgotten In every decision: telling dreams, fleeing from a woman, keeping his integrity
THE LORD MADE ALL HE DID TO PROSPER The officer of Pharaoh knew a good buy when he saw it - A young man in his strength with an intelligent looking face. Soon he found his ability was more than a normal fit – And entrusted him with all, into his hands full stewardship placed.
Helpless? In the slave market – in Potiphar’s house – in prison – No! The Lord made all he did to prosper In the house of the Egyptian: Joseph found grace in his sight, full credibility In the place of temptation: he fled; the Lord brought him to the safety of the prison
In the prison: given full responsibility of operations, he prospered
THE LORD SHEWED HIM MERCY A false accusation from a temptress who wanted to sin – Landed him in a prison as the years began to pass him by. Even there the jailor turned over to Joseph everything – Knowing his star prisoner was a man of integrity.
Abandoned? Away from family – away from country – in a foreign land No! The Lord showed him mercy…the blessing of the Lord was upon him A prosperous man: his labor, even as a slave turned to profit A goodly person: his character continued to develop – godly, even in adversity A well-favored person: even his looks were a reflection of his God, God was there.
“I have learned Father God, that in youth all the way to old age; Thou art there to bless, prosper and use even me in foreign lands. Sometimes I wonder Father, if I should move again to a place removed from family and familiarity with the people to make a new start in Thy work. Perhaps I am too old for that now. I am not alone, helpless or abandoned for Thou art with me. I thank Thee in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”