Trusting God In Betrayal
Thursday, April 11
Genesis 39:2-5 (NIV)
“The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the LORD was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field.”
Devoción
Joseph was sold by his own brothers into slavery. They were so jealous of the favor that their father showed him, that they were willing to lie to their family and say he was dead.
From an outsider’s point of view, Joseph had faced an extreme betrayal. However, despite his circumstances, he remained confident in the promises of the Lord. He knew that the Lord could and would work in all things, even if it seemed like things couldn’t get any worse. His trust in the Lord through the small things is how he got to the position to live in Potiphar’s house and find favor with him. His circumstances drastically changed for the better, and the Lord’s favor radiated onto him.
This week, despite how bleak our circumstances might appear, let’s choose to stay focused on the word of God. Let it take root in our hearts so that we will not be discouraged even when we can’t see Him working. We must trust that He works all things out for our good.
Oración de hoy
Querido Padre Celestial,
Your faithfulness to me is truly awe-inspiring. You amaze me with Your love, even when I am less than faithful to You. Please help me to be as faithful to You as Joseph was, so that others are blessed through my faithfulness. Lead and guide me in Your ways every moment of each day. I offer You praise and glory for who You are, in the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Aplíquelo hoy mismo
Take time today to dwell on Joseph’s faithfulness to God and how many people were blessed because of his dedication to God. In what ways can you grow in your dedication to the Lord so that you can be a shining example for others? Begin to focus daily on growing in these areas so that others may be blessed through your obedience to the Father.
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