How to make success possible in any situation
- Heather Edmund
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
No matter your circumstances, God can still bless and prosper you—just as He did with Joseph.
With God, success is possible in any situation
Genesis 39:3 says, "And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand."
Despite being taken as a slave and serving as a servant, Joseph was ultimately promoted to oversee Potiphar's entire household. Through it all, God ensured that everything Joseph put his hands to prospered (Genesis 39:4-6).
Managing a household of such stature likely involved overseeing staff, organizing events, handling maintenance and repairs, managing finances, keeping inventory, coordinating travel, and providing personal assistance.
Yet, unlike many captured foreign slaves who were often mistreated and abused, Joseph was entrusted with great responsibility and favor, a testament to God's presence and blessing in one’s life—regardless of their circumstances or position.
No matter where you are or what you do, God's favor can elevate and prosper you (Deuteronomy 28:1; James 4:10; Philippians 4:13).
God's hand was so evident in Joseph's life that even Potiphar took notice. It was obvious to Potiphar that his life was better because of Joseph's God.
Can your life inspire those who worship other gods to turn to the true God? Can individuals of different faiths observe your life and choose your God over theirs? This is the kind of life we should strive for—one where our faith and obedience to God is so strong that others cannot deny His presence and favor upon us.
Our lives should cause people to admit that there is a God, causing them to recognize His presence, blessings, and favor upon those who love, trust, and obey Him, and who completely submit their will to Him.
Joseph, serving as the trusted aide to one of Egypt's most influential leaders, swiftly rose to prominence himself. It doesn't matter where you are or what your circumstances are; what truly counts is who guides your life. And this is how God is glorified!
Ultimately, it all comes down to humility
We need humility to carefully follow God's commands, as Deuteronomy 28:1 instructs, to be lifted up, as James 4:10 promises, and to let go of our own strength and rely on God's, as Philippians 4:13 reminds us.
Just as Jesus humbled Himself in obedience—even to death on a cross—until God the Father exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, we should follow His example.
By adopting these principles, we can achieve success in any situation we encounter.
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