Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. |
Genesis 39:1–2 |
It’s Not What You Have But Who You Have |
From Genesis 39:2, it is clear that success is not what you have, but rather who you
have! Joseph literally had nothing materially, but at the same time, he
had everything because the Lord was with him. The material things that
you have accumulated or are feverishly trying to amass do not make you a
success. It is the presence of the Lord in your life that makes you a
success!
We need to learn to stop
pursuing things and to start pursuing Him. God sees your relationship
with Him as the only thing that you need for every success in your life.
I can’t imagine starting in a worse place than Joseph. He was
completely naked. He had nothing! No bank accounts, no educational
qualifications, no natural connections with people of influence,
nothing.
Thank God the Bible records a
picture of Joseph who began with nothing, so that you and I can have
hope today. If you think that like Joseph, you have nothing, well, you
can start believing in the power of the presence of the Lord in your
life. Start looking to Jesus and claim that promise in Genesis 39:2 for
yourself!
By Pastor Prince
By Pastor Prince
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Proverbs 18:21 …20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.…
Proverbs 18:21 …20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. 22He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD.…
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