Only God Can Do It

Scripture: Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”

Observation: That should be my first response in my heart when someone asks me to do something, that I can’t do it, but God can do it through me. I have a problem with pride and a day doesn’t go by without me thinking more of myself than I should. I’ll put myself above others and feel I deserve more than they do. I’ll look back on my work experience and feel how the work I do now is beneath me. Yet there is nothing I can do without God and I give Him so little of the credit.

Application: Not only do I need to realize God’s power in my life, I also need to express that to others like Joseph did. If I do anything noteworthy I should be glorifying God to others. He alone deserves the praise and glory and by doing so I may draw others to Him. This life was created for me to glorify God. I’m here for a purpose and that purpose is to serve.

Prayer: My Lord and Master it is your creation and I want to thank you for all you have given me. Help me use it to serve others in a way that pleases you. Use me as an instrument to introduce others to You. Thank you for all that I have and am, it’s only by your mercy I get up each morning.