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Feb 02 33 Walking in the presence of God

33_Walking in the presence of the Lord Gen 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. Dwight L. Moody once remarked, “Character is what you are in the dark.” When no one is watching us, what shapes our decisions, sustains us through trials, and keeps us steadfast in our convictions? In the life of Joseph, it was the constant awareness of God’s presence. His story in Genesis 39 testifies to the power of walking with God. The presence of God transforms us. All we need to do is to live faithfully, regardless of circumstances. Joseph's life took a dramatic turn when he was sold into slavery by his own brothers. Once the favored son of Jacob, he now found himself alone in a foreign land. He was stripped of his family, freedom, and status. But the Scriptures say, “The Lord was with Joseph.” This repeated phrase reveals the secret of Joseph’s strength and prosperity. The presence of God in Joseph’s life was not accidental or incidental. It was the foundation of his character and actions. Joseph actively sought to walk before God. Psalm 1 describes the blessed man as one who delights in knowing and doing the law of the Lord. This love for God drives him to think about living by his law day and night. This unshakable focus on God’s will nurtures a life that is faithful, fruitful, and steadfast. . Even as a slave, the lowest of men, Joseph prospered. He was at peace in the worst of situations because he knew that God was sovereign and God was good. His trust in God left no room for either bitterness toward his brothers or despair over his situation. Instead, Joseph did what he should as a servant. Greatness in God’s kingdom comes through humility and service. “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:28). Potiphar, Joseph’s Egyptian master, recognized that Joseph had the Lord with him. This was because his actions consistently reflected God’s character and power. Joseph’s faith was mirrored in his integrity, diligence, and faithfulness. This was rewarded