Valuing God’s Presence

Genesis 39-41; Luke 16 

“’…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?”...So Pharaoh asked them, ‘Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?’”

Genesis 39:9; 41:38

Joseph was anointed by the Spirit of God and it was evident to those around him. The presence of the Lord is the most valuable reality in our lives. The enemy of our soul will attempt to rob us of the anointing of the Holy Spirit through temptation and willful sin. However, God’s mercy, grace, and restoring presence will prevail. God’s presence in our lives is a deterrent to sin and functions like salt and light in whatever context we are in. God’s presence also gives us favor, wisdom, insight, and authority. Joseph rose to leadership in whatever context he was in because God’s presence was leading through him. The Creator of the universe has offered us his very presence to give us peace, joy, love, strength, favour, wisdom, and the fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2). 

Joseph found the secret of God’s presence in every circumstance – have we? 

 “Lord Jesus, fill me again today with your Spirit and love; lead and serve through me, for your glory.”