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HIGH ESTEEM AND HUMILITY
OCTOBER 23
Genesis 45:16-28
HIGH ESTEEM AND HUMILITY
When Pharaoh received news of the presence of Joseph’s brothers, he was pleased and more than willing to offer Joseph’s family the best that Egypt had. Indeed, Joseph was highly esteemed by Pharaoh.
With Pharaoh’s blessings, Joseph showered presents to his brothers to take home to Canaan. They were laden with gifts for everybody back home. These would prove that their story of what happened is true. Then they were to bring their father and their families to Egypt where they will not suffer from starvation.
Joseph’s dream of the brothers’ stalks of wheat bowing to him has come true. Now a man of great power and honour, he was able to bless his family. He was truly the hero who saved his family in their trouble. Do you know the deliverer who saved us from our sins? Yes, it is the Lord Jesus Christ. Joseph has often been compared to the Lord Jesus Christ in this respect.
Success did not change Joseph. Despite his new power, Joseph remained godly and humble. He showed genuine love and forgiveness. If he did not fear God, he would surely have taken revenge on his brothers. The one who fears God does not seek opportunities for revenge, but will rather seeks to provide the best for those whom he has forgiven.
May all of us make Joseph our example. Although highly esteemed, he remained humble. As a student and child, people may praise you, rightly or wrongly, for perhaps one of the following reasons:
You got A’s for all your exam papers.
You are a gifted pianist and your arts pieces
are always displayed in school.
You are good looking.
What if you had all of the above? Are they good enough reasons to be proud?
Dear child, don’t be. Be a Joseph and remember that whatever you have is from the Lord. So give Him the praise and glory. Don’t ever let men’s praises get to your head.
Thought: Without humility, there is no way we can serve God for He keeps away from the proud.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to give Thee the highest esteem and all honour for Thou art worthy. Even if others praise me, I know it is only by Thy grace that I am blessed. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Genesis 45:16-28
HIGH ESTEEM AND HUMILITY
When Pharaoh received news of the presence of Joseph’s brothers, he was pleased and more than willing to offer Joseph’s family the best that Egypt had. Indeed, Joseph was highly esteemed by Pharaoh.
With Pharaoh’s blessings, Joseph showered presents to his brothers to take home to Canaan. They were laden with gifts for everybody back home. These would prove that their story of what happened is true. Then they were to bring their father and their families to Egypt where they will not suffer from starvation.
Joseph’s dream of the brothers’ stalks of wheat bowing to him has come true. Now a man of great power and honour, he was able to bless his family. He was truly the hero who saved his family in their trouble. Do you know the deliverer who saved us from our sins? Yes, it is the Lord Jesus Christ. Joseph has often been compared to the Lord Jesus Christ in this respect.
Success did not change Joseph. Despite his new power, Joseph remained godly and humble. He showed genuine love and forgiveness. If he did not fear God, he would surely have taken revenge on his brothers. The one who fears God does not seek opportunities for revenge, but will rather seeks to provide the best for those whom he has forgiven.
May all of us make Joseph our example. Although highly esteemed, he remained humble. As a student and child, people may praise you, rightly or wrongly, for perhaps one of the following reasons:
You got A’s for all your exam papers.
You are a gifted pianist and your arts pieces
are always displayed in school.
You are good looking.
What if you had all of the above? Are they good enough reasons to be proud?
Dear child, don’t be. Be a Joseph and remember that whatever you have is from the Lord. So give Him the praise and glory. Don’t ever let men’s praises get to your head.
Thought: Without humility, there is no way we can serve God for He keeps away from the proud.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to give Thee the highest esteem and all honour for Thou art worthy. Even if others praise me, I know it is only by Thy grace that I am blessed. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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