Genesis 39:2

Many people think that success means to be highly educated and having an abundance of wealth and material things.  Some consider success as being well known, and how well they are respected by all for their wisdom and contributions, having many friends and followers.  But let's take a look at what the Bible defines as success.

Genesis 39:2, "The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master (Potiphar) the Egyptian."

When Joseph went into his master's house, he had no education, no material wealth and no friends or family.  In fact, while he was on the block up for sale as a slave, it was the custom at that time that slaves wore nothing so that the potential buyer could ensure the slaves had no physical maladies.  So Joseph didn't even have any clothes either.  He had nothing.  And yet, the Bible tells us that Joseph was a successful man!  How was that so? 

Genesis 39:2 tells us how.  The Lord was with Joseph. 

If you have the Lord in your life, you are successful.  We must make Him our focus and He will prosper everything we put our hands to.  That is His Word and His promise.  There is no such thing as an unsuccessful Christian if they know who they are in Christ and most importantly Who Christ is in them.