How did God’s favor manifest in Joseph’s life according to Acts 7:10? Setting the Scene Joseph’s life unfolds in Genesis 37–50. Acts 7:10 summarizes decades of history in a single sentence, highlighting exactly how God’s favor showed itself. Acts 7:10 “and rescued him from all his troubles and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and his whole household.” Four Clear Marks of Divine Favor 1. Rescued from every trouble • Betrayal by his brothers (Genesis 37:23-28) • False accusation and imprisonment (Genesis 39:20) • Years of apparent obscurity (Genesis 40:23) • God brought him through each crisis unharmed (Psalm 105:17-19) 2. Granted supernatural favor with Pharaoh • “The LORD was with Joseph, and he found favor…” (Genesis 39:21) • Pharaoh recognized God’s hand: “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the Spirit of God?” (Genesis 41:38) 3. Endowed with exceptional wisdom • Interpreting dreams accurately (Genesis 41:16, 25-32) • Crafting a nationwide economic plan that saved countless lives (Genesis 41:33-36) 4. Elevated to rulership • “You shall be over my house, and all my people shall obey your command” (Genesis 41:40) • Second only to Pharaoh, Joseph managed Egypt’s grain, wealth, and welfare (Psalm 105:20-22) Ripple Effects of God’s Favor • Preservation of Jacob’s family, the future nation of Israel (Genesis 45:5-7) • Protection of the Messianic line (Genesis 50:20) • Testimony to surrounding nations of God’s faithfulness and sovereignty Takeaways for Today • God’s favor does not remove trials; it carries His people through them. • Divine wisdom and favor open doors no human strategy can unlock. • God’s purposes extend beyond personal blessing to bless many through one obedient life. |
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