Alva Baptist Church

Joseph's Rise to Power from Prison

Joseph gets on with it in prison.  With God's favour and gifts faithfully exercised, Joseph lifts up the name of the Lord and is delivered from adversity into the seat of government.  Dreams and dreams yet unfulfilled all coming true.  God's plan revealed in due time.

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

God guides us through temptation by our obedience to Him. We follow good instructions that steer us to where blessing is ordained; directions which keep us out of harm's way. Joseph is spared by his fidelity to God and also to Potiphar. It is worth noting that Potiphar, captain of the guard, the officer of Pharaoh, was likely a eunuch.  So Potiphar's wife has unmet needs and is left alone with herself while Potiphar serves the needs of Pharaoh. Where do we fail to meet our spouses needs while we pursue our vocation? Every man and woman is tempted; and our safety and deliverance is already provided for by God: in our knowledge of Him, in fellowship with each other, and ultimately,  in Christ.

Joseph in Potiphar's House

God's plan for Joseph and all the descendants of Israel is unfolding.  God's favour benefits others as well.  God does not spare His servants of suffering when it is necessary for the greater good in the will of God.  God who shares in our grief and did not spare His only Son, whose Son suffered willingly.  We can learn from the story of Joseph today.