The Joseph Road

I fell ill again. The last time I was germy was about a month back. The oh so familiar asthmatic cough, fever, phlegm and block nose is back to haunt me again. But I am thankful for the plenty of rest today; albeit a boring day, I had lots of time to watch a DVD, sleep and read a book.

I picked up a book in my room a few days back, titled "The Joseph Road" and found it captivating as I flipped through the pages. Through the years of reading the bible, I've gathered very little understanding of Joseph's life. This particular book, written by Jerry White, has opened up my eyes to see how Joseph endured all the struggles that he had to face, and more importantly, how he dealt with them. His God-fearing heart and faithfulness filled me with awe. His life was definitely torturous, but yet, he relied on God each and every circumstance he is in without any resentment towards God. Truly, we have so much, so much to learn from Joseph and his attitude is something we all should learn and follow. Some important pointers that we can strive for in our life:

1. We keep going. We don't quit. We draw deeply on our resources in God.
2. We keep doing what we must do. We remain faithful even when we find it hard to be motivated. We take one day at a time.
3. We work and live to the best of our ability with the gifts and skills God has given us. We don't become angry and dspondent. And we don't blame others.
4. Then we wait for God to act.

And God will act - in His own tme and way.

"It is possible that the scrupulously honest man may not grow rich as fast as the unscrupulous and dishones one; but success will be of a truer kind, earned without fraud or injustice. And even though a man should for a time be unsuccessful, still he must be honest; better to lose all and save character. For character is itself a fortune"

- Samuel Smiles-