RPG Juniors
GOD REWARDED JOSEPH
OCTOBER 15
Genesis 41:37-46
GOD REWARDED JOSEPH
Joseph received praises after he had presented his plan for saving Egypt in the coming famine. Both Pharaoh and all his men were very impressed with him and could not find any other as discreet and wise as Joseph. Pharaoh himself recognised that "Spirit of God" was in Joseph to make him so wise. When Joseph gave God the glory, God rewarded Joseph. God made Joseph to be in favour with men.
When Pharaoh made Joseph Prime Minister of Egypt, he also gave Joseph a high position, second only to his. Joseph could ride in the second chariot and had power over all the land of Egypt. Wherever he went, he traveled in his second chariot and people had to bow before him. Pharaoh also gave him a ring which was the royal seal with which Joseph was able to transact all manner of agreements in the affairs of the country. He was also given clothing and a gold chain around his neck that was befitting a Prime Minister. Riches and honour indeed come from the Lord. It is in His hand to make one great and to give strength to those who dutifully give Him the glory.
Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian name and thus became a citizen of Egypt. He was also given an Egyptian wife. This wife was not any ordinary Egyptian, but the daughter of an important priest. Priests form the highest class of people in Egypt at that time. Thus at the young age of thirty, Joseph had already risen to be the top person in Egypt, after Pharaoh. To rise to so senior a position at the age of 30 is unheard of, even in today’s context. Do you think Joseph would have been blessed with such wisdom and riches had he not been grateful to God and ascribed glory to the Heavenly Father? Of course not! God wants us to be humble and to know that on our own, we cannot do anything.
Children, I know it is not easy to be humble for this world teaches us to be self-confident and to show off our strengths. But remember, as Christians, we are to be different from the people of the world. When God rewards you – stay humble!
Thought: May I stay humble in success and in the midst of men’s praises!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, when someone praises me, remind me to know all strength comes from You. At the same time, please teach me not to fear hard work for there are rewards in heaven. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Posted in Junior
Genesis 41:37-46
GOD REWARDED JOSEPH
Joseph received praises after he had presented his plan for saving Egypt in the coming famine. Both Pharaoh and all his men were very impressed with him and could not find any other as discreet and wise as Joseph. Pharaoh himself recognised that "Spirit of God" was in Joseph to make him so wise. When Joseph gave God the glory, God rewarded Joseph. God made Joseph to be in favour with men.
When Pharaoh made Joseph Prime Minister of Egypt, he also gave Joseph a high position, second only to his. Joseph could ride in the second chariot and had power over all the land of Egypt. Wherever he went, he traveled in his second chariot and people had to bow before him. Pharaoh also gave him a ring which was the royal seal with which Joseph was able to transact all manner of agreements in the affairs of the country. He was also given clothing and a gold chain around his neck that was befitting a Prime Minister. Riches and honour indeed come from the Lord. It is in His hand to make one great and to give strength to those who dutifully give Him the glory.
Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian name and thus became a citizen of Egypt. He was also given an Egyptian wife. This wife was not any ordinary Egyptian, but the daughter of an important priest. Priests form the highest class of people in Egypt at that time. Thus at the young age of thirty, Joseph had already risen to be the top person in Egypt, after Pharaoh. To rise to so senior a position at the age of 30 is unheard of, even in today’s context. Do you think Joseph would have been blessed with such wisdom and riches had he not been grateful to God and ascribed glory to the Heavenly Father? Of course not! God wants us to be humble and to know that on our own, we cannot do anything.
Children, I know it is not easy to be humble for this world teaches us to be self-confident and to show off our strengths. But remember, as Christians, we are to be different from the people of the world. When God rewards you – stay humble!
Thought: May I stay humble in success and in the midst of men’s praises!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, when someone praises me, remind me to know all strength comes from You. At the same time, please teach me not to fear hard work for there are rewards in heaven. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Posted in Junior