Genesis 39:4

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Summary

And 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.

Joseph

Overseer

Bible References

Joseph

But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness. He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden.

He said, "My lord, if I have found favor in your sight, do not pass by and leave your servant.

Your servant has found favor with you, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I am not able to escape to the mountains because this disaster will overtake me and I'll die.

I have oxen, donkeys, sheep, and male and female servants. I have sent this message to inform my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.'"

Esau then asked, "What did you intend by sending all these herds to meet me?" Jacob replied, "To find favor in your sight, my lord."

Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, "Let David be my servant, for I really like him."

The king responded, "What is it you are seeking?" Then I quickly prayed to the God of heaven

When a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

Overseer

The warden put all the prisoners under Joseph's care. He was in charge of whatever they were doing.

But Abram said, "O sovereign Lord, what will you give me since I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus?"

Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, "Put your hand under my thigh

You will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.