God's Glory Church

“And he refused.” — Genesis 39:8

Anthony, a swimming instructor in New Jersey, saw an SUV sinking in the bay and heard the driver yell from the cockpit, “I can’t swim!” The car quickly plunged into the muddy water. A crowd had gathered, but people were only fussing and shouting. Then Anthony ran to the rocky shore, unfastened his prosthetic leg and jumped into the water. Thanks to the instructor’s quick decision, the 68-year-old driver was soon safely ashore.

Sometimes we all have to make important decisions. Let us recall the patriarch Jacob, the father of twelve sons, who openly preferred the 17-year-old Joseph. Without thinking about the consequences, he gave the young man “flowery clothes” (Genesis 37:3). As a result, the brothers hated Joseph (v. 4), and when the opportunity arose, they sold him into slavery (v. 28). But in Egypt, God used it to preserve Jacob’s family and many others during a seven-year famine (Gen. 50:20). The key was Joseph’s decision to act righteously and run away from Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:1-12). Because of this, he went to prison (v. 20), but then he took second place in the country after Pharaoh (Gen. 41).

Anthony was probably a good swimmer, but he too had a decision to make. If we love God and want to serve Him, the Lord will help us make decisions that will please Him and benefit people. And if you have not yet trusted Christ, then let this become your main decision in life.

Think about the consequences of some of your decisions. How did the Spirit of God help you to do the right thing?

God, help me make wise decisions that will bring You glory.

By Alison Kieda