Today is Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, and here is your Daily Devo. Even though Joseph was faithful to God, this doesn't mean he earned God's continual kindness to him. God's kindness is never deserved. It is always an act of grace and mercy.
We are called to live with gratitude to God for the kindness he freely gives as we strive to remain true to him and his word in whatever situation we face, prosperity, adversity, and everything in between. Since God extends kindness to us even when our situation is difficult, we should respond by showing kindness to one another, even those who wrong us. Yet it is much easier to lash out, cast mean looks or subject others to our screaming silence. In our hurts, our sinful hearts seek to hurt others, but we need to put this desire to death and instead follow the path of Jesus who served others through his suffering.
We need the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts, purging the sinful contempt we often have for those who persecute us, replacing it with love. We cannot do this on our own. Think about this, which is easier, showing kindness or becoming bitter during difficult circumstances. Which did Joseph choose?
What can we learn from Joseph's story when it comes to focusing on others instead of ourselves during moments of personal difficulty? Thanks for listening to the Daily Depot. I would love to connect with you either on social media or you can send me an email at www.adamburton.net. Also, please share this, like it, send it to somebody who it might be a benefit to.
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