Scripture to Read: Genesis 39:3-4
As we read Genesis 39:3-4, we see how God opened the eyes of Potiphar to see that it was God who was causing ALL that Joseph did to prosper. Interestingly, Potiphar knew it was the Lord working on Joseph’s behalf. Most Egyptians worshiped false gods, so how could Potiphar know it was the one true God working on Joseph’s behalf? Just from reading Genesis 39:1-6, we don't know that Joseph was a verbal witness to God's handiwork in his life. But we have to imagine that Joseph was declaring his love for God and sharing with Potiphar that God was working on his behalf. When we go through hard times, we need to openly declare how we trust our Lord and His work in our situation. We also need to continually give thanks to our Lord, knowing He is actively working on our behalf. Now, we know that Joseph trusted God as he served in Potiphar’s house. We also know Joseph did his work as unto our Lord because Potiphar saw the difference in Joseph’s work ethic and how God blessed Joseph’s work. God would never have blessed Joseph’s work if Joseph had been whining and complaining and not fully engaged in his work. Potiphar loved Joseph’s work ethic, but what Potiphar loved even more was seeing God bless Joseph and that Potiphar was reaping those blessings from God as well. As followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must also live out God’s truth each day. Anyone watching our lives should see the difference our Lord makes by how we do our work.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you about how to do your work and who you’re actually working for each day?
2. How are you honoring our Lord through your work (at home, at school, at your job, in other talents, etc…)?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!