Your Diligence Will Sort You Out (2): Devotion for Saturday May 30, 2020

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Devotion for Saturday May 30, 2020

Topic: Your Diligence Will Sort You Out (2)

Text: Genesis 39:20- – 23                                   

Two days ago, we read how Joseph’s diligence sorts him out in Potiphar’s house. Going to prison did not lessen that virtue in him. Some will easily conclude that there is no need being good and diligent if they were in Joseph’s shoes having passed through all the trouble from his brothers down to Egypt. But it wasn’t so with Joseph. Rather he chose to fear God and live a Godly life.

He brought his diligence and Godly life to bear in his activities in the prison. He didn’t pretend or hide his true identity. He demonstrated his religion which affected all. The Prison Guard noticed him and sort him out from the rest prisoners (Genesis 39:21). All these were possible because God’s favour was upon him even in the prison.

Family Bible Notes stated that “No evils which men can inflict can shut out the presence and favor of God from those who trust in him; and a servant in a dungeon may be happier than a king on his throne.  Though he may suffer for righteousness' sake, in due time he will be delivered, and his sorrow turned into joy.” Is there any lesson for us in the words of Family Bible Notes above?

Do not let people judgement about you dampen your enthusiasm for righteousness and holiness. Do not betray your faith in Christ because you feel you are being punished wrongly. It may be a stepping stone into greatness. As you maintain your diligence in your marriage, office, prison, market, business, etc as a Christian, you will certainly be sought out for greatness among your fellows by God.

Food for Thought: Diligence in our service and endeavour is for our good than the people we serve.

Memory verse: Genesis 39:22

Prayer: Make me more diligent O Lord because it is for my own good.

Your Diligence Will Sort You Out (1): Devotion for Thursday May 28, 2020

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Devotion for Thursday May 28, 2020

Topic: Your Diligence Will Sort You Out (1)        

Text: Genesis 39:1 – 6                                   

Beloved, our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. The enemies 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 dungeons; but they cannot shut us out from communion with God, from the throne of grace, or take from us the blessings of salvation (Genesis 37:31 – 36).

Have your enemies robbed you of your distinction? Never mind, God’s presence, favour is still with you and that will make the difference in your life. Just be diligent and leave the rest for God. At the appropriate time, His grace will work out your salvation and deliverance.

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 boss, our neighbourhood, our pastor, our Bible study leader, etc, thus using such as excuse to fail in our duties. Thus many have left their God-given talent because they see everything around them as not conducive.

Joseph has proved to us that we can thrive more in an environment that may not be conducive. Daniel and his Hebrew brethren have also proved to us that we can thrive in an environment that may seem not to be conducive. Arise, O Child of God! God is with you in that environment. Shine for Him!

Food for Thought: Our diligence is noticed and appreciated when we practice it in environment that seems not to be conducive.

Memory verse: Genesis 39:3

Prayer: Lord God, help me to be diligent no matter where I may be because that is the only way I will be sought out by you and men in Jesus name. 

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Your Diligence Will Sought You Out (2)

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Devotion for Wednesday January 16, 2019

Topic: Your Diligence Will Sought You Out (2)

Text: Genesis 39:20 – 23

Joseph maintained his diligence in prison also. Going to prison did not reduce that virtue in him. Some people would have concluded that there is no need being good and diligent if they were in Joseph’s shoes having passed through all the trouble that came to him. They would have started compromising because their dreams have not come to pass. But it wasn’t so with Joseph. Rather he chose to fear God and live a Godly life in every situation he finds himself not minding that his dreams seem to have faded away. He brought his diligence and Godly life to bear in his activities at the prison. He didn’t pretend or hide his true identity. He demonstrated his religion which affected all around him and all he came in contact with.

The Prison Guard noticed him and sought him out (Genesis 39:21). God’s favour was upon him. Family Bible Notes says that “No evils which men can inflict can shut out the presence and favor of God from those who trust in him; and a servant in a dungeon may be happier than a king on his throne. Though he may suffer for righteousness' sake, in due time he will be delivered, and his sorrow turned into joy.” Do not let people’s judgment about you dampen your enthusiasm for righteousness and holiness. Do not betray your faith in Christ because you feel you are being punished wrongly. It may be a stepping stone into greatness. When you maintain your diligence in your marriage, office, prison, market, business, etc., as a Christian, God will certainly sought you out for greatness among your fellows.

Food for Thought: Diligence in our service and endeavour is for our good than the people we serve.

Memory verse: Genesis 39:22

Prayer: My God and my Father, make me more diligent because it is for my own good in Jesus name.

Your Diligence Will Sought You Out

Devotion for Tuesday January 15, 2019

Topic: Your Diligence Will Sought You Out (1)  

Text: Genesis 39:1 – 6

Beloved in Christ, I want you to understand that our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot and will never be taken from us. Again, they may separate us from friends, relatives, and country; but they cannot separate or take from us the presence of the Lord. They may shut us from outward blessings, rob us of liberty, and confine us in dungeons; but they cannot shut us out from communion with God, from the throne of grace, or take from us the blessings of salvation.

The above was the true case of Joseph as we have in Genesis 37:31 – 36. Have your enemies robbed you of your distinction, denied you your rights and love of loved ones? Never mind, God’s presence, favour is still with you and that will make the difference in your life. Just be diligent and remain so.

God had blessed Joseph and His presence was with him in a foreign land and even in the house of slavery. He remained diligent not minding what he had passed through. He never compromised his diligence. This singled him out in the house of Potiphar. Joseph’s diligence made him a sought out in another country where he was a 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 boss, our neighbourhood, our pastor, etc., thus using such as excuse to fail in our duties and responsibilities. Many have left their God-given talent because they feel all around them are not conducive and thus they have failed in their lives’ endeavours. Joseph proved to us that we can thrive more in an environment that may not be conducive. Arise, O child of God! God is with you in that environment. Shine for Him!

Food for Thought: Our diligence is noticed and appreciated when we practice it in environment that is conducive.

Memory verse: Genesis 39 v 3

Prayer: Lord God, help me to be diligent no matter where I may be because that is the only way I will be sought out by you and men in Jesus name. Amen

YOUR DILIGENCE SORTS YOU OUT 2: Devotion for Friday May 20, 2016

YOUR DILIGENCE SORTS YOU OUT 2: Devotion for Friday May 20, 2016

Text: Genesis 39:20- – 23       Memory verse: v 22

Two days ago, we read how Joseph’s diligence sought him out in Potiphar’s house. Going to prison did not lessen that virtue in him. Some will easily conclude that there is no need being good and diligent if they were in Joseph’s shoes having passed through all the trouble from his brothers down to Egypt. But it wasn’t so with Joseph. Rather he chose to fear God and live a Godly life. He brought his diligence and Godly life to bear in his activities in the prison. He didn’t pretend or hide his true identity. He demonstrated his religion which affected all. The Prison Guard noticed him and sorts him out (39:21). All these were possible because God’s favour was upon him even in the prison.

Family Bible Notes stated that “No evils which men can inflict can shut out the presence and favour of God from those who trust in Him; and a servant in a dungeon may be happier than a king on his throne. Though he may suffer for righteousness' sake, in due time he will be delivered, and his sorrow turned into joy.” Don’t let people’s judgment about you dampen your enthusiasm for righteousness and holiness. Do not betray your faith in Christ because you feel you are being punished wrongly. It may be a stepping stone into greatness. As you maintain your diligence in your marriage, office, prison, market, business, etc, as a Christian, God will certainly sort you out for greatness among your fellows.

Food for Thought: Diligence in our service and endeavour is for our good than the people we serve.

Prayer: Make me more diligent, O Lord, because it is for my own good.     

YOUR DILIGENCE SORTS YOU OUT 1: Devotion for Wednesday May 18, 2016

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.          

TOTAL COMMITMENT: Devotion for Wednesday October 7, 2015

TOTAL COMMITMENT          Wednesday October 7, 2015                           

Text: Romans 12:10 – 13         Memory verse: v 11

Proverbs 12:24 says, “The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labour.” Again Proverbs 14:23 posited that “In all labour there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.” The truth in these two passages is that there are dignity and reward in labour. This made Paul to say that anyone who could not labour to provide for his family is worst than unbeliever (1 Timothy 5:8). Paul exhorts us on the imperative of diligence and industry in all our duties both to God and man, but particularly in the duties of our calling as Christians. We must avoid the two extremes of slothfulness on the one hand, and excessive drudgery (exhausting work) on the other, in the management of our secular affairs and worldly business.

However, in the service of God we must be fervent, and in the service of the world we must not be slothful. How diligent and committed are you in the work God has entrusted into your hands? We should be diligently occupied in our job and the work of the Lord. Do you hope to get a reward from God at the end of your race here on earth? Then be faithful and industrious in the discharge of all your appropriate duties.

Food for Thought: “Life gives nothing to man without labour” – Horace.

Prayer: Lord, make me diligent in all you have committed into my hands.