#Day 22: 22 January 2016

ABOUT MAKING PROGRESS

Genesis 37-50 - the story about young Joseph.

Joseph was hated and resented, almost killed by his own brothers. He was sold as a slave, became the supervisor of Potiphar's household.

When we thought his life is making a great progress, Potiphar's wife falsely accuses him of attempted rape. Joseph, although innocent in the matter, is cast into prison.

In jail, Joseph interprets the dreams of two of his fellow prisoners. Two years later, Joseph predicts the King's dream. For his wisdom, Joseph is made a ruler in Egypt, second only to the king. And he then help his family during the famine. He became the saviour of his family.

Why this story? It's because I was reflecting about making "progress".

How it is related to Joseph's story? Very much!

Joseph's "progress" in life is very much a reflection of ours. It is about making progress in every aspect of our life, be it career, skills, relationship, financial, everything! Even our faith!

Two key points that I personally see:

1. Making progress in life is a journey! (again, be it career, skills, relationship, financial, everything! Even our faith!)

• There will be up's and down's;
• There will be a time people misunderstood us;
• A time when we are falsely accused;
• A time we feel that we  are  "sold" for the benefit of others;
• A time where we are left alone;
• A time when we knocked down right after we think we are back on our feet;

And

2. Making progress is also about being faithful

• I learn from the account of Joseph’s life, by remaining faithful and accepting that God is ultimately in charge, I can be confident that God will reward our faithfulness in the fullness of time.
• Who would have blamed Joseph if he had turned his brothers away when they were in need? but he did not.
• By being faithful and believe that God is ultimately in charge, we allow God to bring out His plan to us.
• By being faithful, we are making progress in life, together, with Him, in His design.

So I told myself. Be brave, walk through life like Joseph did. Let's make progress.

Whereever you are in your "progress", remember Joseph. Remember the journey and keep the faith.

God bless.

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