“And she caught him by the garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out” (Genesis 39:12).
Potiphar’s wife had a roving eye. She wanted a handsome Joseph for her pleasure. However, Joseph was a godly man and wanted nothing to do with a married women. He would not only be betraying God, but Potiphar as well. Potiphar trusted him. Potiphar’s wife didn’t seem like one to take no for an answer. One day Joseph was in Potiphar’s house doing the duties Potiphar had entrusted to him, but no one else was around except for Potiphar’s wife.
You got it. He was being set up. Much to that evil woman’s surprise, Joseph remained true to God, and fled. Unfortunately, Joseph dropped his jacket in the process. Potiphar’s wife used that proof against him. He was thrown in prison, but God was with him. God wasn’t finished with him. He blessed Joseph in a mighty way because of his faithfulness.
Have you ever found yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time? You will only make things worse if you fail to flee the temptation. Keep your focus on Him— especially in the heat of temptation. He will give you the strength so you won’t yield to it.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Oklahoma WAC president Tracy Payne as she meets with the 2010 steering committee.
