Late in the nineteenth century, a boy was born. He was not from high society or a great family lineage. To be honest, his father had two families, each secret from the other, who lived in two different locations.
But this boy had the desire to make something of himself. He worked hard, began giving to his local church, and was faithful in paying his tithes throughout his life. He raised his family in a humble manner - never extravagant. But he applied basic principles to his life - hard work, marital fidelity, faith, and giving. By the time he was forty, he was among America's twenty richest; within another twenty years, he was the wealthiest person int he world. He was John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
What made him special? His business sense, ambition, and opportunities, as well as paying tithes, were all important. Yet others have those qualities without the riches. There is no key factor that proves that a person will be a success with untold wealth - even when he lives whole-heartedly for God. However, it is proven that when we apply God's principles, He will bless us. Joseph's faithfulness provided blessings for his entire family. Consistency, faithfulness and determination to do what is right in every circumstance provide a foundation for success.
We will be continuing our exploration of Joseph's life today, probing deeper into his trials and how he overcame the negative emotions to become the success that he was.
The memory verse for this week is found in Genesis 39:4
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Congratulations to Joel who learnt the memory verse last week. Thank you for hiding the Word of God in your heart.
Please feel free to talk to us at any time,
Robin, Dave and Heather
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