Character Upholds

Gen 39:21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. 23 The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.

When Joseph goes into prison, he goes as a convicted rapist and is most likely treated as one. He is observed with intense suspicion and everyone concludes the need for extra care with him. Things may have been initially rough, but his true character begins to shine again and before long … no one cares if Joseph was labelled a rapist or not. Soon they begin to trust him again … with a little more here and a little more there. Before long – it becomes clear that the entire prison operation must be handed over to Joseph. The keeper puts everything in the hands of a convicted pervert. Indeed, it may have crossed some minds that Joseph was innocent … but more importantly, his character begins to glow and soon everyone looks up to him.

Although Joseph is silent. His good deeds and his God are not silent. His character and presence of God in his life defends him and the Spirit of God helps him . The presence of God must be evident in our character and becomes a powerful defender … always answering where everything else is silent. What is your character? Soon it will speak again.

Song.

Go, labor on; spend, and be spent,

Thy joy to do the Father’s will;

It is the way the Master went;

Should not the servant tread it still?

Go, labor on; ’tis not for naught;

Thy earthly loss is heav’nly gain;

Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not,

The Master praises, what are men?

Go, labor on, while yet ’tis day;

The world’s dark night is hast’ning on;

Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away;

It is not thus that souls are won.

Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice;

For toil comes rest, for exile home;

Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom’s voice,

The midnight peal, “Behold, I come!”

Prayer: O Lord, May your presence shine in my life. Help me manifest a godly character. Amen

 

The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory.  We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious  because God works His marvellous agenda.   Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily.   Edited by  Bolade Apampa