Today we continued into the story of Joseph.

After Joseph was sold into slavery, Potiphar purchased him to be a servant. God was with Joseph and he prospered under Potiphar’s house. Soon he became the leader of the House. He was Second To None behind Potiphar.

A few things to note about the situation. One is that it was very uncommon for a Hebrew slave to be put into a position of authority in an Egyptian house.

Another is that Joseph was still extremely young when he worked in Potiphar’s house. Can you imagine a late teenager running a large business?

Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, Come to bed with me!

But he refused. With me in charge, he told her, my master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?

Notice that Joseph didn’t think about the pleasure he might get out of this. He cared more about how he could sin against God.

Last time you were tempted with a guilty pleasure did God even cross your mind?

You see Joseph put God first. That right there is the key to keeping God first, always. He wasn’t afraid of the consequences of his actions because he knew that God was on his side. Just like Daniel when he was thrown into the lion’s den (but that’s for another devotional)

Joseph was not afraid to do what was right not only by God but also by his master. Today we want to encourage you to do what is right by God! Know that he will stand behind you and will back you up when you do what’s righteous. Know in your heart that God has your back. NEVER be afraid to stand up for GOD.

A few things to think about:

How do you live a God-first life? Could you explain it to somebody else if they asked? When Satan tries to knock you down, how do you react?

When was the last time you stood up for God? Was it easy or hard? How did you feel afterward? Did you pray before, during, or after the event? How did God reward you for doing what was right?