JOSEPH

werner-150x150-e1367980712224Three times we are told in Genesis chapter 39 that the LORD was with Joseph:

THE FIRST TIME

In Genesis 39:2 it says, “The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered, …”

THE SECOND TIME

In Genesis 39:21 we read, “The LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.”

THE THIRD TIME

In Genesis 39:23 we are told, “Because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.”

Let us summarize:

Joseph prospered, the Lord showed him kindness, granted him favor and gave him success in whatever he did.