DCLM Higher Everyday 13 August 2023 — Give The Credit To God
DCLM Higher Everyday 13 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Give The Credit To God
Topic: Give The Credit To God
Text: Genesis 41:9-16
9Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
10Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:
11And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.
12And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
13And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.
14Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.
15And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.
16And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
Key Verse: “And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace” (Genesis 41:16).
Message
God, in his infinite benevolence, has variously endowed the human race with multifarious talents and grace. By these, many have achieved great feats in science, technology, arts, sports, governance, and so on. The unconverted sinners would normally boast of their personal achievements, not knowing the God who has blessed them. But Joseph, even as a captive boy in Egypt, would always give credit to God for anything he achieved in his life, showing great knowledge of God. Let us be guided by Harvey Mackay who opined that, “Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.” If you find this quote funny, I tell you, it is a real nugget. Joseph got it right, giving credit to God for his wisdom and revelations.
My dear, what was your declaration when you got your last school exam result? Did you scream, “Dad, mom, I made it?” It seems normal to react that way, but as a believer, be thankful to God and give Him the credit. That is a new normal for the converted.
Quote: Be thankful to God
Challenge: Lay all your endowments at the feet of Jesus.
Prayer for today: At your feet, O Lord, do I drop my all.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
