No matter where Joseph found himself, or what he experienced as a result, he continually had the favor of God on his life because he remained faithful to God.  Joseph positioned himself to receive God’s blessings through obedience.

However, Joseph’s loyalty didn’t always yield the desired outcome he would have preferred.  In fact, there were many times when his life’s circumstances absolutely sucked.  But, he stayed faithful, and as a result, he experienced God’s favor.

The Bible also makes it clear that there were times in Joseph’s life when he prospered financially, relationally, positionally, etc., but the favor I’m referring to is the power of God’s presence.  God doesn’t promise us that if we give our lives to him, our problems will cease to exist.  In fact, Jesus promised quite the opposite.

Here’s the good news though, God does promise the power of his presence to those who follow him.  When we’re faithful to follow God, not only do we experience the favor of his presence in our lives, but we also place ourselves in a position to receive his blessings, should he allow us to experience them.

And don’t get me wrong, the blessings of God are good, but I would much rather experience the power of his presence.