Developing A Heart Like Joseph
“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.” (Genesis 39:2-6)
Today’s Morsel: One of the things that we see about Joseph is that he was a humble man, and one who kept God at the forefront of his life. We don’t read where Joseph developed his character, but it is shown throughout the pages in the way the way he conducts himself and carries out his duties. Here is a man sold into slavery, and yet we read nothing about him trying to escape from his captivity, nor trying to kill his master. When his master’s wife tried to seduce him, he fled. And in the end, when he had the power to get even with his brethren and others who did him wrong, he forgave them. Scripture says that Potiphar didn’t even know what was in his house, because he trusted Joseph because he saw that God was with him. This is the kind of heart that every born-again believer ought to have. We ought to not harbor bitterness when others say things or do us wrong. We must keep our hearts pure and allow God to fight our battles. Joseph knew that God was with him and was watching over him. And when Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him, he told her that he could not sin against God and her husband. The Bible tells us to mark the perfect man for the end of that man is life. Joseph is a good example for all of us, not only in faith, but also in character, conduct, and action.
Sing: Create in me a clean heart, O’ God, and renew a right spirit within me. Create in me a clean heart, O’ God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence O’ God take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and renew a right spirit within me.
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