Reflecting godly Character

by | Jun 28, 2019 | VITAL Life Devotions

Genesis 38:1 New International Version (NIV) Judah and Tamar 38 At that time, Judah left his brothers and went down to stay with a man of Adullam named Hirah. Here we see the immoral character of Judah as compared to the moral character of Joseph. Judah lacked...

Remain Faithful

by | Jun 27, 2019 | VITAL Life Devotions

Genesis 37:36 New International Version (NIV) 36 Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard. Have you ever had culture shock when you went somewhere new? Joseph experienced culture shock when he...

Mourning

by | Jun 26, 2019 | VITAL Life Devotions

Genesis 37:34 New International Version (NIV) 34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days. Tearing clothes and wearing burlap or sackcloth were signs of mourning. This is like wearing black like we do today. When there is a time...

Lessons To Learn

by | Jun 25, 2019 | VITAL Life Devotions

Genesis 37:31-35 New International Version (NIV) 31 Then they got Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a goat and dipped the robe in the blood. 32 They took the ornate robe back to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe.” 33 He...

Put Others First

by | Jun 24, 2019 | VITAL Life Devotions

Genesis 37:29-30 New International Version (NIV) 29 When Reuben returned to the cistern and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes. 30 He went back to his brothers and said, “The boy isn’t there! Where can I turn now?” Reuben returned to the cistern to...