January 16, 2016:  SOAP #2235:   

Scripture:  Genesis (NIV) 39:3 When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, 4 Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.  [Joseph found favor in the eyes of the prison warden (39:21-22 and in the eyes of Pharaoh (41:40-41)]

Observation:  Joseph found favor as a slave in Potiphar’s house.  He was put in charge of the whole household.  Then Joseph found favor in the eyes of the prison warden.  He was put in charge of the prison.   Finally, Joseph found favor in the eyes of Pharaoh.  He was put in charge of all Egypt!  Before Joseph had the favor of men, he had the favor of God.

Application:   Favor is when people see something good in me and are inclined to help open doors for me to realize my potential.   I can recall many times I have been favored in my life.  It makes me know that there were surely times I was favored but did not realize it.  I need God’s favor every day!  I am blest when I am favored by other people.  It is time for me to pass along favor.

Prayer:   Lord, may I be a channel of your favor to someone today!  Draw my attention to someone needing your favor. Amen

Pastor Leon
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