Everything Belongs to God

Scripture: Genesis 40:8 “We both had dreams,” they answered, “but there is no one to interpret them.”
Then Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”

Observation: Joseph is one of my favorite men in the Bible. No matter what, he gave God the credit He deserves and recognized God owns it all. We get so involved in ourselves we actually think we can do things apart from God. We forget that God has given us the health, talents, wisdom and desire to do whatever it is we do. The word says apart from God we can’t do anything, so God owns it all and that includes us.

Application: I need to rid myself of the pride I have and humble myself before man and God. I, like Joseph, need to remind others that it all belongs to God. I’m here to serve and God has allowed me to borrow His things to do it. As soon as I get caught up in myself and start taking credit, I need to stop and give glory to God.

Prayer: Dear Father thank you for all you have entrusted me with and continue to remind me that I can’t do anything apart from you, but that I can do all things through Jesus. May I use all you have given me for your glory.