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).
Joseph was described as “a
prosperous man” despite being a slave in Potiphar’s house. This shows that
prosperity isn’t a function of your career or assignment, but a product of your
spirit. In our opening verse, the word “prosperous” is translated from the
Greek word “Tsalach,” which means to be prosperous and effective. Thus, not
only was Joseph prosperous, he was also effective. Even though he had been sold
into slavery, falsely accused and imprisoned, his ordeal didn’t taint the
quality of his spirit. He recognized that the Lord was with him, and so exuded
the spirit of a prosperous man.
The Bible says in Romans
15:4, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our
learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have
hope.” This implies that the story of Joseph was written for our learning. So,
can it be said of you that you’re prosperous and effective in the things that
you do?
Today, the same Lord that was
with Joseph is with you and lives in you in the Person of the Holy Spirit (1
Corinthians 3:16). Talking about Him, Jesus said, “…he (the Holy Spirit) shall
teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance…” (John 14:26).
The Holy Spirit living in you will teach you how to be more effective in the
things God has called you to do, if only you’d acknowledge His indwelling and
abiding presence in your life.
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