An Excellent Spirit“Do everything readily and cheerfully - no bickering, no second-guessing allowed.”
Philippians 2:14(MSG)
Joseph lifted the heavy bowl filled with the dirty dish water and poured it out on the grounds at Potiphar’s home.
This is grunt work. Father never made me work like this. I was his shining star It’s my brothers’ fault. They’re to blame. I’ll tell you one thing, If I ever get out of this prison I’ll make a bee line to Canaan and tell Father what they did to me. Oh, yeah. That’ll be the end of them! I’m living for that day! Just the thought of revenge keeps me going”
Six months before
Rejected by his jealous brothers, a very sad Joseph was taken from the land he loved and sold into slavery in Egypt. The brothers didn’t like his dreams. Some day he would be a ruler and they would bow to him. Never!
That’s not fair!
But Joseph’s dreams did come true. His brothers bowed, Joseph forgave, and the nation of Israel was saved. How could it be? One word sums it all up. Attitude!
He didn’t get even?
No. Joseph kept his eyes on God and the Bible says that God was with him. He was going to prosper.
Just keep looking at me, Joseph. I’ve got a plan.
And that’s what Joseph did. He had troubles galore but His attitude was clean and bright because He looked at Father God! He trusted His heart. The day came when Father God opened the door and Joseph sat down on the throne of Egypt second only to Pharaoh. Imagine that!
Could this be your story? I tell you, this is your story. Not everyone is going to ooh and ah about you and your dreams. You can expect it! Only check—your attitude and look—to God. He is waiting to amaze you!
Dear Lord,
Forgive me when I grumble. My life is yours. I choose to trust you.
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