Blessings for All

Scripture: The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. His master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord caused all that he did to succeed in his hands. Genesis‬ ‭39:2-3‬

Observation: Potiphar, an Egyptian, knows God well enough to understand God's favor. As a result, promotes Joseph. Pharaoh does the same thing in two chapters - recognizes God's hand upon Joseph and thus promotes him.

It is interesting that these individuals acknowledge "God" - the one true God. They don't know the Hebrews as a nation yet, nor God as the "God of Abraham", but they wish to align themselves with God's favor.

Application: In the world today I sometimes see people I believe are 'non-believers' seek God's favor. I often ask myself: Does this work? I see three possible answers:

1) Yes it works, because God loves them just as much as he loves everyone else. They may therefore receive favor not by faith, but just God's love.

2) Yea it works, because it is God's will and plan. He is working out a different path (such as eventually saving an entire nation) and so blessing a non believer serves his purpose.

3) Yes it works, because it aligns to the prayers and needs of a believer. As Potiphar was blessed in order to sustain and bless Joseph, a non believer can be answered by God as an answer to a believer.

This is part of how we can help others learn about God - through conversations about their blessings by God. They receive them just like I do.

Prayer: Thank you for your blessings Lord ... for me and for all mankind.