12-18-06 Genesis 39:2

Genesis 39:2 (KJ21)
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Genesis 39:2 (NAS)
And the LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.

Genesis 39:2 (NIVUS)
The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master.

Genesis 39:2 (NLT)
The LORD was with Joseph and blessed him greatly as he served in the home of his Egyptian master.

Often the world thinks that God's people are unsuccessful losers. In their opinion, belief in the Lord God is a crutch to only be used by people who cannot succeed themselves. However, this idea cannot be further from the truth. Adonai, the Most High God, always wants to add to and increase those who are His.

Israel's patriarch Joseph, although he came from a wealthy family, found himself a slave in Egypt, which is certainly being in dire straits. He was bound and confined against his will. How could he be increased as a slave? It did not seem possible. However, in spite of his state, the Lord Jehovah was with Joseph. Even though someone else owned him, Joseph soon found himself advancing and succeeding. All that he did prospered, which allowed his master to profit.

Therefore, if you think that you and your house have no hope of success, then you should remember Joseph. Perhaps you are employed by another and you just do not see how you can get ahead. However, you will get ahead, succeed, and prosper for the Lord is with you as He was with Joseph. Even though your boss (your master) tries to thwart your progress, Adonai will by pass him to add to and increase your life. And like Joseph, you could rise to become the second highest in the land.