Friday, August 8, 2008

August 9, 2008

Being Faithful

Read the Bible through:
AM –
Psalm 73-77 : PM – Rom. 1:1-17

WITH GOD’S HELP
Genesis 39:21

21 “But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”


The accident happened quickly. Only when she turned and saw her son’s car seat shifted forward did she realize what a blow her vehicle had taken. Almost immediately, a man was at her car window asking if she needed help. He drove down the street to pick up her husband and waited until the police arrived so he could give his account of the accident he witnessed. He was a merciful blessing to her that day. God showed Himself to her that day through this man’s help.

The biblical account does not fail to credit the presence of the Lord with Joseph as the reason he was shown mercy and favor. Joseph knew he didn’t deserve the punishment he received. Joseph was human; he could not see what was going to happen in his future. Like us, he had to trust God to lead and guide him. What a blessing is God’s presence in our lives.

God, thank You for being merciful to me. Help me to reflect You by showing mercy to those around me.