Most people read the end bit of Joseph's story when he was elevated to the position of a Prime Minister , and desire a similar favour. Favour looks beautiful on people. It takes them where one cannot go naturally. Favour clads people with great grace and privilege, however, favour can also bring great trials and pain.
When David was favoured in a mere song , King Saul hated him, and his ordeals begun from there. The favour on David's life caused him to sleep in caves, for he was much sought after to be killed. Joseph was also put through great hardships because he was favoured. he was sold as a slave by his brothers who hated him for the favour he attracted.
When the Israelites were living in Goshen, they enjoyed the favour of God, that made them great and strong - Exodus 1:6-10 Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, but the Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers and became so numerous that the land was filled with them.
Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country.”
The Israelites were oppressed because of the grace and favour on their lives. Favour bestows honour and a great reward that can attract enemies who will oppose and try to oppress you. However, if you stand firm in God, He shall continually deliver and honour you.
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