The idea that God calls
individuals for specific tasks may be difficult to comprehend. When Joseph came
before Pharaoh, king of Egypt to interpret his dreams, how could he have imagined
that within minutes of his interpretation he would be the second highest ranking
official in Egypt responsible for providing food for all its people?
Joseph
came directly from prison to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. This opportunity stemmed
from having helped a fellow inmate two years earlier. That man recommended him
to Pharaoh. When you use your abilities to help others, never underestimate the
far-reaching effects of what a good deed, an act of kindness, or a word of
encouragement may mean to God.
1
Corinthians 15:58 is a reminder. "So, then my dear friends stand firm and
steady. Keep busy always in your work for the Lord since you know that nothing
you do in the Lord’s service is ever useless.” Give God credit for creating you
for a specific task and providing you the wisdom to carry it out. When you ask
God for wisdom, He will give it.
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If you are wise,
live a life of steady goodness, so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if
you don’t brag about them, then you will be truly wise!
…The wisdom that comes
from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then it is
peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is straightforward and
sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a
harvest of goodness.
~James 3:13, 17-18 The
Living Bible
