Joseph found favour

And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all he did to prosper in his hand. So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority. – Genesis 39v3-4

Going hand in hand with the Lord being with Joseph was his own unexpected prosperity in the land. He was successful. The Lord allowed everything he did to prosper. He was well thought of by his master. He was faithfully serving. Eventually he became the most important man in Potiphar’s household.

How did Joseph, a mere slave, find favour with Potiphar? What was it about him? It is actually pretty obvious. The Lord was with Him. Because the Lord was with him anything wad possible. Because the Lord was with him he could do anything.

Here is yet another example of the impact of God's people on the world around them. Joseph was far from home. No one knew him. Joseph had character that stood out even as he went through the mundane tasks of a household slave.

How does the fact that the Lord is with us affect the world around us? Does the fact that He is with us change us so that we find favour amongst people in our lives?

The Lord was with Joseph. He found favour with Potiphar. With that combination he was sure to have an impact in Egypt. With that combination we too can impact the world around us.