The Lord was with Joseph

The Lord was with Joseph 

"The LORD was with Joseph and blessed him greatly as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. (Gen.39.2 NLT)

It is clear that the way God judges success is far from the way man judges it. Joseph was a slave in a foreign land, living with strangers and yet the Bible says "things went very well with him" (MSG) Another translation says "he was successful and prosperous man(AMP) 

One then wonders what constitutes success and being prosperous in the sight of the Lord. The verse shows us very clearly. It say" The Lord was with Joseph". The Lord being with Joseph constituted success and prosperity, even though we know that as a slave Joseph had no right to ownership whatsoever,yet he was called successful and prosperous. 

Jesus puts it this way, that a man's success does not consist of the things he possesses. 

"Speaking to the people, he went on, "Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot." (Luke.12.15 MSB)

Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot. So what then defines life? Our text answers that question. It says that God blessed Joseph greatly as he served. Life then is defined by the acts of service. 

Who do you serve? What service do render and to whom do you render this service? The more people you serve the better. Live a life service and God will bless you greatly. 

Good day,
Have a great day today,
Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Mr. Lift)

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