Is it possible to do constructive, good things
in the worst possible conditions? Victor Frankl, a Jewish Vienna psychiatrist,
was arrested by the Nazi SS during World War II and sent to a concentration
camp. He survived unimaginable suffering by finding meaning and purpose for his
life each day doing something good for others.
Joseph possessed such an optimistic
attitude as a slave. While in prison, God gave him an opportunity to interpret
the dreams of a fellow inmate who had served Pharaoh, King of Egypt. He told the
former servant he would be restored to his position in Pharaoh's court. Joseph
helped his fellow inmate out of kindness with no expectation of being rewarded.
Listen
to Luke 6:38. "Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed
down, shaken together and running over will others give to you.” Victor Frankl
survived the concentration camp by following Jesus’ command, as had Joseph who
would later serve the Pharaoh, King of Egypt. Imagine that!
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We can rejoice,
too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for
us — they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of
character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally
our hope and faith are strong and steady.
~Romans 5:3-4 The
Living Bible
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