Potiphar’s Wife - Her Promise

Potiphar’s Wife - Her Promise

The promise of God is revealed in this story not so much through Potiphar’s wife as through Joseph and his response to her. On the surface, if we look at Joseph’s situation in this one story, it may appear that he is merely a pawn in the intrigue of the household of Potiphar. As before, he is rejected and tossed aside. He looks like the fool, the loser. However, God’s continued blessing is on Joseph. Within the context of this one story, it may look as if Joseph has lost. But in the context of his life, he is nothing but a winner. Indirectly — through Potiphar’s wife and her sexual advances toward Joseph — God reveals his promise to bless those who follow him with uprightness (an old-fashioned word, but a good one!) and integrity.

Promises in Scripture

I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity.

— 1 Chronicles 29:17

Blessed are those
who do not walk in step with the wicked

or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,

but who delight in the law of the LORD,
and meditate on his law day and night.

— Psalm 1:1 – 2