FAITH CAPSULE: To be loyal is to be consistently obedient.

Genesis 39

It is written, “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.  Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:20-21) Before God, which kind of vessel are you? Are you a vessel of honor or a vessel of dishonor? Are you walking right before God?

There is nothing that is hidden from the eyes of God and the word of God confirmed, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him…” (2Chronicles16: 9) Those whose heart is loyal to God shall know to flee from, “…youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.” (2 Timothy 2:22-23)

Can God still respond to those that are loyal to Him just as He responded to some in the pages of Scripture? Remember, God is not a partial God. The book of Acts 10:34-35 buttressed, “Then Peter opened his mouth and said: in truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” If you know Him enough to fear Him just like the giants in the Lord did, He will add greatness to you. Joseph was a young man who found favor in the sight of God in every troubling situation that was before him. Joseph was steadfastly loyal to God and he did nothing wrong to his brothers when they marked him out for destruction. God is in control and He will not let the loyal ones become a waste as long as they remain loyal to His word of command. To be loyal is to be obedient. Despite the stand that was taken against Joseph by his brothers, the eyes of the Lord did not depart from him. The Bible recorded, “But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison; whatever they did there, it was his doing.” (Genesis 39:21) In your persecution, God will make you to prescribe over all that is forcing against you if you will walk in His word of command and be steadfastly loyal to God.

Prayer for today: Ask God to enable you to live in indeed and in truth to His Word.