Daily Bible Blog

Reading in Genesis today about Joseph and his journey from favorite son, to slave, to prisoner, to favored leader … I was impressed with the phrase that is repeated several times concerning Joseph, “The Lord was with Joseph …”.  After he has interpreted the dream and given counsel, Pharaoh asks, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?”

Joseph’s story is an amazing story to be sure.  But what intrigues me today is that God was WITH him throughout.  And as Joseph continued WITH God through every season, he grew in his awareness of, and fellowship with God so that in the moment of need, even the Pharaoh could recognize the Spirit of God within him!

I want my life to be known by that one truth.  I want others to see the excellence, the wisdom, the power, the glory that is found not in me, but in the SPIRIT OF GOD who so obviously has reign in my life.

So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the Spirit of God?

Genesis 41;38 (NLT)

Prayer:

Father, my prayer today is that Your Spirit have full reign in my life.  Fill me, anoint me, empower me so that YOU will be seen, and others will be drawn to YOUR glory through my life today.  And as I live my life and tend to want to take glory and credit, I pray for conviction and passion for YOUR NAME to rise up so that YOU remain the only one to receive glory through my life.  I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.