Genesis 39
Some have seen the drama that happens here at a personal level as an expression of the struggle, and hope, of Israel. It could be even broader, as the drama between those with a God-given call and vision in the midst of big, worldly forces. It starts by seeing that something special is sustaining and preserving Joseph. No matter what happens he lands on his feet and does well. Potiphar’s wife does not have her way with Joseph. Neither will Egypt have its way with Israel. When Joseph lost his cloak before (37:23), God did not abandon him. Here, Potiphar’s wife, having grasped, is left with his cloak, only the form of power. It is the dream, not the clothing, that makes the man (or woman, or family, or church).
We can take it as hope for those with spiritual purpose in a world of big, overwhelming forces. “No weapon forged against you will prevail” (Isaiah 54:17). Those whose concern is the confession of Christ as Lord in all things have the promise of power against any evil power (Matthew 16:15-18).
Prayer:
God, may I have that purity of vision and purpose in you that your assurance of blessing accompanies, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
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it would be a marvel to be able to read joseph's own words, hear his inner voice, and get a sense of his personality. what a combination of opposites: dreamer yet doer; god-follower yet world-walker...
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