“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison” (Genesis 39:21).

The story of Joseph the Dreamer, is a popular one in the bible, as we follow his story from being his father’s favourite son to being sold into slavery. Joseph is the. appointed to work in Potiphar’s house and we see Joseph operating in favour. So favoured was Joseph, that Potiphar put him in charge of everything in his house.

Even Potiphar’s wife had such great admiration for Joseph, that she was determined that she had to have him. Joseph’s refusal and determination to remain steadfastly committed to God landed him in prison. Potiphar’s wife was angry that Joseph continued to spurn her advances and made up a lie to get him in trouble.

Joseph ended up in jail, but not just any jail. He ends up in the jail where the King’s prisoners were kept. And what happened when Joseph is in jail? He found favour again with the guard who left all of the decision making to him. We know how the story ended, where Joseph was later called to interpret the King’s dream and he is once again promoted to the highest rank in Egypt, after the King. It turned out that the lie from Potiphar’s wife, set the scene for Joseph to end up in a prison, where he would meet the King’s servants. What a way for God to turn a negative situation into an amazing opportunity.

The point of this story is that favour, goodness and mercy follows us wherever we go. When we trust God, it does not matter where we end up, because God is with us. When he goes with us, favour will make our way prosperous and even a prison stay can result in a palace meeting. Be encouraged that God will never leave you and trust in his favour to preserve you. “Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there” (Psalm 139:7-8)!

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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