Good Morning “You Who Flee Immorality.” Today we are in Genesis 39.
In chapter 37 we saw that Jacob favored Joseph because he was wise. Our translations use a phrase such as because “he was the son of his old age” but the orig Hebrew phrase is quite different.
In chapter 39 we get to really see the kind of man Joseph was. No wonder he was the favorite.
Now in Egypt a slave in Potiphar’s house, God blesses Joseph, and Potiphar - as a result of Joseph. He serves well, and takes seriously the responsibilities he has, being promoted to the point of serving over all Potiphar has. The text says Potiphar “saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did,” Genesis 39:3
I wonder exactly what Potiphar saw in Joseph? Was it only the additional blessing Potiphar saw? There must have been something more. Perhaps it was Joseph’s attitude in the midst of his trials. Consider Joseph’s position. Once dads favorite, despised so much that you narrowly escaped death by being sold by your older brothers. It’s fair to say something like that might leave us with a bad attitude.
Joseph is wise. We see that demonstrated in the way he governs Potiphar’s affairs, and how he deals with sexual temptation. He first keeps his distance and isn’t afraid to tell Potiphar’s wife exactly where he stands. Then, when he finds himself alone with her and she presses the situation - he flees. She grabs his cloak, and he runs straight out of it!
1 Corinthians 6:18 tells us to “Flee sexual immorality.” The Word of God is our battle weapon. It’s our sword to do battle against the evil one. In matters like this however; we are told to FLEE! Flee to Jesus!
We are not strong enough, so we have to be smart enough! Committed enough! Seek wisdom! Get out!
Love you all! Dig in!
In chapter 37 we saw that Jacob favored Joseph because he was wise. Our translations use a phrase such as because “he was the son of his old age” but the orig Hebrew phrase is quite different.
In chapter 39 we get to really see the kind of man Joseph was. No wonder he was the favorite.
Now in Egypt a slave in Potiphar’s house, God blesses Joseph, and Potiphar - as a result of Joseph. He serves well, and takes seriously the responsibilities he has, being promoted to the point of serving over all Potiphar has. The text says Potiphar “saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did,” Genesis 39:3
I wonder exactly what Potiphar saw in Joseph? Was it only the additional blessing Potiphar saw? There must have been something more. Perhaps it was Joseph’s attitude in the midst of his trials. Consider Joseph’s position. Once dads favorite, despised so much that you narrowly escaped death by being sold by your older brothers. It’s fair to say something like that might leave us with a bad attitude.
Joseph is wise. We see that demonstrated in the way he governs Potiphar’s affairs, and how he deals with sexual temptation. He first keeps his distance and isn’t afraid to tell Potiphar’s wife exactly where he stands. Then, when he finds himself alone with her and she presses the situation - he flees. She grabs his cloak, and he runs straight out of it!
1 Corinthians 6:18 tells us to “Flee sexual immorality.” The Word of God is our battle weapon. It’s our sword to do battle against the evil one. In matters like this however; we are told to FLEE! Flee to Jesus!
We are not strong enough, so we have to be smart enough! Committed enough! Seek wisdom! Get out!
Love you all! Dig in!
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