We're looking at Joseph's life today. Joseph had strong administrative gifts and a heart for God. His father gave him a coat of many colors. Back in those days, such a coat indicated authority. He was given leadership over his brothers because he knew how to make the family business productive.
In Potiphar's house his first duties were probably menial tasks, which he did well. The scripture says the Lord was with Joseph and he was a successful man. Imagine calling a slave, "a successful man." He was promoted until he was over Potiphar's entire household. From that time forward, blessings came to Potiphar's house.
Even though Joseph did what was right, evil people came against him and were successful. His brothers sold him into slavery, while Potiphar's wife falsely accused him. If you were Joseph, would you be wondering where God was when all this occurred? How come the people he managed in the household didn't come to his defense? They were probably scared to contradict the wife's story.
Joseph was cast into Potiphar's prison. He was soon running the whole prison. Joseph worked in a certain manner. He was a hard worker and no doubt looked for better ways to do things.While in prison, he interpreted the dreams of the butler and the baker. Eventually, this led to an audience with Pharoah when he had a troubling dream.
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