The Dream Be Diligent

Well, I’m still talking about Joseph and his dream, so far we’ve talked about becoming who God says we are, and that the dream needs to become impossible so that God is employed to help.  Joseph both as a slave and in prison shows us something about his character.  He was not a man who felt beaten.  His dream of becoming a ruler that God had given him must have still been in his heart as something God would accomplish.  He could have quit on life, feeling like his family and even God had quit on him.  Instead, Joseph is diligent as a slave and in prison.  He experiences promotion in both areas because of his diligence.  Having diligence even when things seem bleak is a key to your God given dreams.  Romans 5:3 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope, and hope does not disappoint us.”  Was Joseph suffering, well yes, a bit, but by remaining diligent he produced character and hope.  Joseph worked hard for nothing, and then God became his reward as his dream was realized.  God gives us this story for you and your dreams to hear.  Stay diligent.  For Joseph it only took 13 years of diligence.  On the 14 the year, well, you guess!