Genesis 39

Joseph seemed to do very well as a servant of Potiphar as well as during his imprisonment. In fact he seemed to flourish under these conditions. Do the scriptures provide any insight on why? First we know that -

"...the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard." (Old Testament | Genesis 37:36)

We are then told -

"...the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand." (Old Testament | Genesis 39:2 - 3)

The "Lord was with" him would suggest that he was worthy of the Holy Ghost and the Spirit was with him. Which would also suggest that he was obedient to the commandments. He lived his life in a righteous way which would include honesty and integrity. It is interesting that he lived in such a manner that his master even noticed the Spirit was with him. As a result of having the Spirit with him, he and his works did prosper. We also learn that -

"...Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand." (Old Testament | Genesis 39:4)

This would also suggest that Joseph was not lazy, but worked hard to honor his master. This led Potifar to have great faith in him and put him in charge of many things. And as a result -

"...it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field." (Old Testament | Genesis 39:5)

And because of his commitment, integrity and ethics, his master -

"...left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured." (Old Testament | Genesis 39:6)

These principles are as applicable in our day as it was in the days of Potiphar. In our employment, if we follow the example of Joseph, I believe we will receive the same blessings.