Scripture to Read: Genesis 39:19-23
After Potiphar heard the words of his wife, needless to say, he was angry. But his anger may not have been toward Joseph. Potiphar’s anger may have been because he knew that his wife’s accusations against Joseph were false. Potiphar knew of Joseph’s relationship with God and how Joseph honored God through the way he worked. Potiphar also knew how God had blessed Joseph and how Potiphar had been the recipient of those blessings. Potiphar also knew that he would lose those blessings by killing an innocent man. Potiphar could have had Joseph killed on the spot just because of the accusations. But, instead, Potiphar had Joseph thrown into prison, which reveals that Potiphar did NOT trust his wife nor her story. Joseph NEVER said a word. Joseph gave us an incredible picture of our Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in 1 Peter 2:22-23 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously. Joseph, while he was reviled never said a harsh word toward Potiphar’s wife. Joseph trusted God alone, knowing God was his Righteous Judge. We see in Genesis 39:21-23 how God is ALWAYS faithful no matter what we face. We read in Genesis 39:22, But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer. God continued to take care of Joseph abundantly. No matter what we face, we can always trust God.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His abundant favor and how we can trust Him in all circumstances, good and bad?
2. How are you trusting God each day, no matter what circumstances you are walking through?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!