29/07/2025
Genesis 39 – God Is With You, Even in the Pit
🌾 Devotional: “God Is With You – Even in the Pit” (Genesis Series, Entry #1)
📖 Genesis 39
There’s something powerful about knowing God is with you, even when everything around you says He’s not. In Genesis 39, Joseph finds himself in one trial after another — but the favor of God never leaves him.
🌟 Potiphar saw God's favor on Joseph and was blessed because of it. That’s what happens when people honor what God has placed on your life — they get blessed just being near you.
💬 But here comes Potiphar’s wife — out of order, manipulative, and bold in her deception. And Joseph? He stood in his knowing. He refused to compromise, even though it cost him everything. He didn’t bend. He stood.
💡 Ephesians 6 tells us: having done all, stand. And that’s what Joseph did. That’s what we’re called to do too — when falsely accused, misunderstood, pushed aside — stand.
And don’t miss this: God was with him even in prison.
✅ He was with Joseph when he was celebrated.
✅ He was with Joseph when he was betrayed.
✅ And He’s with you too — in the pit, in the mess, in the moment where things don’t make sense.
Because promotion doesn’t come from people. It comes from God.
🔁 What people mean for evil, God turns to good. So keep praying. Keep moving. Keep standing in your knowing. Because the same God who was with Joseph in the pit is preparing your next position — and He’s with you right now.
💭 Reflection Question:
Where are the "pits" in your life? Are you letting your light shine in them?
🛐 Prayer:
Lord, help me to stand in truth, resist temptation, and walk with integrity like Joseph. I may not understand the pit — but I trust You are preparing the palace. In Jesus' name, amen.
✨ If this blessed you, share it. Tag someone in a pit who needs this word.
Series: "Genesis Devotionals: From the Pit to the Promise"