“Until the time came to fulfill his word, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.”
Psalm 105:19 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 27 - Just two or three presses of the buttons and poof! He could be on the website in no time, and who would ever be the wiser? But the young husband and father of two, through intense prayer and reading
of the Bible, consistent help from his church and a local Christian outreach program, had the ability to say “no” because he surrendered to God and mastered his flesh. There is no greater way to prove a man’s character than to observe his daily actions. Our actions reveal who we truly are.

As we go through life, we encounter many people who appear to be one way, but when they are alone, they are a completely different person.
We must understand true character is who we are when no one is looking.

Never forget…God sees all. He sees us when we go home, He sees us when we travel in the car, and He sees us when we are all alone. He looks upon every one of our actions. We cannot fool God! Although our outer, improved character may fool others, God knows the things we hide on the inside.  Satan attempts to lure the desires of our flesh and bring them out into the open. He is on a constant pursuit to bait our flesh in the direction of sin.

As we choose to surrender our lives to the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to deny what our flesh demands of us. We then have the ability to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Father, I thank You that I refuse to bow my knew to the desires of my flesh. Instead, I surrender my life to Your Spirit, disciplining my body and causing it to come into line with Your Word.

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