Genesis 39

“How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” (39:9). God miraculously brought Joseph from the depths of despair into the house of the influential Potiphar. There, Joseph experienced favor, “for the Lord was with Joseph and he became a successful man” (v2). However, Joseph caught the eye of Potiphar’s wife, who tempted him daily (39:10). Joseph’s refusal to commit adultery was rewarded with lies and prison (v14-18, 20).

In prison, “the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love” (v21). At times being faithful to Jesus may make our lives more difficult, as we resist the world for His sake. But when we cling to Him regardless of circumstances, we experience His steadfast love in an extraordinary way.