As I am finishing up preparing the taping sessions for Joseph, A life of Rejection, Resilience and Respect, I want to share a sneak-peek with you. We will take seven weeks during the DVD sessions to break-down principles from Joseph’s life together: Rejection, Resolve, Resilience, Redemption, Reconciliation, Relationships and Reputation. Principle #6: Take care of your character and God will take care of your Reputation.
Joseph was a man of great reputation from his home to the prison. He was well respected by those who knew him, watched him and worked with him. Just as Joseph committed himself to the God of his fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so did another woman from the Old Testament, Ruth. Ruth 3:11, Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence. It was Ruth’s character that attracted Boaz; one of gratitude, obedience and love. Scripture describes her as virtuous (NLT), noble (NIV), worthy (ESV), courageous (MSG) and excellent (NASB).
The secret behind both these great people from scripture, is that they loved God and they loved Truth. Ruth followed the God of her mother-in-law, Naomi, throughout her life all the way back to Bethlehem.
Is our desire to love God, no matter the cost, as great as Joseph and Ruth’s? When fearing the Lord, it will make up our devotion, determination and our desires. It will direct our lives and our desire will be to glorify God in all things (2 Thess. 1:12).
If you find yourself lacking in this area, let your cry come right into the presence of God; it will provide you insight that comes from the Word of God. (Ps. 119:169).
To be a woman of Excellence, be a woman of the Word. Work on the inside and allow God to work on the outside. Ask Him to open your mind to the understanding of the scriptures (Luke 24:45).
Oh, that you and I would pursue our God with full devotion, a whole-hearted commitment; to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul.
If you would like to join Jessie for further teachings from her new study on Joseph, register for the taping sessions, Aug. 5-8, 2014. http://moreofhimministries.org/site/site/?page_id=1576
Journeying with Him,
Jessie