BOUGHT AS A SLAVE

GENESIS 39: 1-10

   ^{Genesis 39:1–10 (ESV): 39 Now Joseph had been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, had bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD caused all that he did to succeed in his hands. 4 So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had. 5 From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field. 6 So he left all that he had in Joseph’s charge, and because of him he had no concern about anything but the food he ate.}

^{Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance. 7 And after a time his master’s wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Behold, because of me my master has no concern about anything in the house, and he has put everything that he has in my charge. 9 He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” 10 And as she spoke to Joseph day after day, he would not listen to her, to lie beside her or to be with her.}

Hi, Dear Child of The Mighty God of The Universe: Welcome to The Stable Sanctuary; a house of God that provides spiritual bread in abundance. Today, let us access the knowledge of moral fitness that culminates into the glory due unto our God in Heaven. From the above outlined scripture from the Holy Bible, we find Joseph; one of the sons of Jacob, being sold as a slave to an Egyptian army officer; a one called Potiphar; an officer of Pharaoh. Infact Joseph was an apparent tragedy. His brothers had cheated their father Jacob, that Joseph was dead ; which made Jacob to grieve for over twenty years before re-uniting with his dear son, Joseph in Egypt,[ Genesis  46:29,30]

THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Now, check verse 2 of the text above. ” The Lord was with Joseph….” Yes , whatever happens to you, dear friend, God is always with you; everywhere. Potiphar realised that Joseph was unique in character; under Divine Surveillance and protection. He made Joseph a business executive of all his enterprises. The end result was multiple blessings in Potiphar’s house. Hey, God is able to prosper you so that you become a source of multiple blessings to your superiors / employer in whatever state or class you are. Just serve faithfully. You are actually serving God.

BLESSINGS DUE TO GOD’S PRESENCE

Our God in Heaven desires us to be sensitive to His Holy Presence in our lives. By so doing, we attract His blessings day by day ; [ Deuteronomy 28:1,2] God is very prepared to lift you high above on this planet earth. To make you a good example for other people to emulate. He says; “… Blessings shall come on you and overtake you…..” This is marvellous indeed. Are you ready for God to surprise you? Get prepared. The Almighty God speaks in a small, still, quiet voice. Keep listening to Him. Obey what He tells you to do. Spectacular results shall be the long term outcome of your Obedience to Him.

A TEST OF DESTINY

Wow . Destiny. Indeed Destiny. What is your goal in Life? Eh. Congratulations. That is great. I like it that you have a high desire. God bless you. Yet, remember that there is a TEST OF MORAL FITNESS ahead of you. It happened to Joseph in Egypt. You have a great destiny ahead of you just like Joseph. Your test is coming. Are you aware and ready?

Verse 7 of the main text speaks about Potiphar’s wife. She cast her eyes upon Joseph and said to him, ” Lie with me”.  This she did several times. Joseph was adamant; He refused to consent to advances of immoral sexual behaviours and actions. Yes ; check verses 8 and 9 to prove my point. And now look at verse 10; which implies Joseph sense of complete moral fitness. Here is where a real test of destiny culminates. If Joseph could have failed the test, he could have remained a slave forever. Yes; forever. May Jesus Christ send you divine help.

# Bought as a slave, saved to reign.

# Great blessings await you ahead.

# Stand tall in moral fitness.

# May you overcome the Test of Destiny.