When Pharaoh learns about Joseph's family, his response is wonderful--"It pleased Pharaoh and his servant" (Gen. 45:16). Pharaoh then instructs Joseph to bring his entire family to Egypt and generously offers to give this foreign family the best of the land. That's pretty amazing, and we can see God's hand in it all. But Joseph also played a major role in this outcome. Everything about him reflected his foundation in, and love for, God--his words, his actions, his attitude. Pharaoh and those around Joseph saw it day after day and it clearly had an impact.
So what kind of impact are you having on those around you? What are some things we can do to be more like Joseph? Tami W.
Respected Representative
I've found that the very greatest thing we can do to have an impact on those around us is to live the kind of life God would have us live clearly around others. I've seen so many examples of lives changed because myself or others lived for Christ unashamedly in front of people.
I am trying to be transparent so that others can see Jesus in me. I pray for my unbelieving friends that they see Jesus in me. Being transparent is not always possible with me due to the flesh. But living for Jesus and making a stand for Him does make a difference.