Christian Devotional – October 14, 2024

New Beginnings, Day 39

Favor. Read Genesis chapter 39.

Joseph experienced a couple of new beginnings in this chapter, they just aren’t the kind that you usually want to talk about. So many things about Joseph’s life have always been fascinating to me. One of the key components is how God allowed Joseph to have favor as he worked. It doesn’t really say what Joseph did exactly, but he did the work. It doesn’t say that he talked a lot or shared a lot about his dreams or his past, but God allowed him to have favor with everyone he was around.

God gave him success in the most difficult and challenging situations of slavery and prison. When we look at the different scenarios and situations we are placed in, do we have God’s favor on our life? Do we pray and ask for God’s favor in our workplace? For me, one prayer I have always prayed is that God would give me favor and bless the work that I do, so that any success that I have professionally could only be attributed to what God is doing in my life.

God can continue to give us favor in any circumstance we’re in. Do we pray for that and expect that? Are we seeking him regardless of the favorability of our circumstance?

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