YOUR DILIGENCE SORTS YOU OUT 1: Devotion for Wednesday May 18, 2016
Text: Genesis 39:1 – 6 Memory verse: v 3
Beloved, our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. They may separate us from friends, relatives, and country; but they cannot take from us the presence of the Lord. They may shut us from outward blessings, rob us of liberty, and confine us in prisons; but they cannot shut us out from communion with God, from the throne of grace, or take from us the blessings of salvation (Gen. 37:31–36). Have your enemies robbed you of your distinction? Never mind, God’s presence and favour are still with you and that will make the difference in your life. Just be diligent. Joseph was blessed and God’s presence was with him even in the house of slavery. He was diligent not minding what he had passed through. This singled him out in the house of Potiphar.
It was Joseph diligence that made him a sort out in another country where he was a mere slave. Many of us usually complain about our environment not being conducive enough to practice our Christian faith. We complain about the people we work with; our bosses, our neighbourhood, our pastors, our Bible study leaders, etc, thus using such as excuse to fail in our duties. Thus many have left their God-given talent because they see all around them as not conducive. Joseph proved to us that we can thrive more in an environment that may not be conducive. Arise and shine, O Child of God! God is with you in that environment.
Food for Thought: Our diligence is noticed and appreciated the more when we practice it in environment that is not conducive.
Prayer: Lord God, help me to be diligent no matter where I may be because that is the only way I will be a sort out by you and men in Jesus name.
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