Vayeshev וַיֵּשֶׁב - And He Settled
Torah Portion: Genesis 37:1 - 40:23
Genesis 39:1–6
39 Joseph was brought down to Egypt. Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the hand of the Ishmaelites that had brought him down there. 2 Hashem was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. 3 His master saw that Hashem was with him, and that Hashem made all that he did prosper in his hand. 4 Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. 5 From the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, Hashem blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake. Hashem’s blessing was on all that he had, in the house and in the field. 6 He left all that he had in Joseph’s hand. He didn’t concern himself with anything except for the food, which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
Today’s Meditation:
This is quite amazing. In verse 2, we are told, “Hashem was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man.” Have you ever known anyone who knew Hashem and also excelled in all they did? They seem to be really prosperous and a really good person. Or maybe that happens to you, too? Sometimes in my life, I feel so blessed that I almost feel spoiled. Just as Hashem gives me everything, I suppose you could say that I am being prosperous because Hashem is with me. I hope so.
Today’s Challenge:
Try to get closer to Hashem today. Read Scripture, pray, and sit in silence to talk to Him. Then see how the rest of your day goes. See if He blesses you more on this day than on other days. In other words, see if Hashem will be with you and then watch Him bless (prosper) you. If you know that He does, then you should continue this routine daily.
