Monday, August 4, 2008

August 5, 2008

Being Faithful

Read the Bible through:
AM –
Psalm 54-58 : PM – Acts 26

EARNING TRUST
Genesis 39:2-6a

4 “So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority.”


Three camp counselors were responsible for 30 boys 24 hours a day. Most unexpectedly, their supervisor would walk down the marked trail. He came through the woods so he wouldn’t be seen by them. Counselors were reprimanded for not leading activities and one was caught napping. Now they knew the reason for the sudden appearance. He needed to check on them.

Joseph probably wasn’t trusted immediately either. He had to earn the trust of his master. He did the best work, was found faithful and given more responsibility. Do you do your work without complaint? Are you ever guilty of not doing your best? God did not create us to do our tasks halfway. He wants our very best.

God, I want to be faithful. Help me to be a cheerful worker and a good steward of the tasks You have given me.