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​Joseph: He Obeyed Quickly and Completely

1/14/2020

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​Joseph: He Obeyed Quickly & Completely
We are currently, on Tuesday mornings, looking at seven different characters from God's Word. Last week we looked at ​Abraham: God’s Powerful Promise to a Patriarch. Today, we're looking at ​Joseph: He Obeyed Quickly & Completely.

These characters are also featured in (Part Three: Days 21-27 Men of God Character Study) our Come and Gather: Family Time With God 27-day devotional. Or, what we lovingly refer to as Gather. Our text today is found in Genesis 37:
“And Israel said to Joseph, ‘Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.’ And he said to him, ‘Here I am.’ So, he said to him, ‘Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock, and bring me word.’ So, he sent him from the Valley of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. 
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And a man found him wandering in the fields. And the man asked him, ‘What are you seeking?’ ‘I am seeking my brothers,’ he said. ‘Tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.’ And the man said, ‘They have gone away, for I heard them say, let us go to Dothan.’ So, Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan.” ​Genesis 37:13-17

3 Things to Note

  1. Joseph was approximately 17 years old at the time of the incident described in Genesis 37 (Genesis 37:2)
  2. Joseph was the favored son in the house as had been evidenced by the giving of the coat of many colors by his father (Genesis 37:3)
  3. Because of Jacob’s favoritism and Joseph’s immaturity in dealing with his family he is hated and despised by his brothers (Genesis 37:4, 5)

2 Things to Remember

  1. ​Joseph obeyed quickly “Here I am” (37:13)
  2. Joseph obeyed completely “So Joseph went after his brothers and found them at Dothan.” (37:17)
​It is abundantly clear throughout Scripture that God expects from His children no less than what was expected of Joseph by Jacob.

Joseph’s immediate response in verse 13 indicates his respect for his father and the fact that he searched for his brothers until he found them demonstrates his complete obedience even though it took extra time and initiative to accomplish the assigned task.

​It was at an early age that Joseph began to set a pattern of obedience and it was that character trait that set him apart, and God rewarded him abundantly.
How do you instill the character trait of obedience, both quickly and completely, in your children? For more on Joseph, head over to Joyfully Abundant Life's post Did you ever think about the fact that it was God who sent Joseph to Egypt?
Come and Gather: Family Time With God published with permission
​Pastor Jeremy Sweatt, Farmington Avenue Baptist Church, West Hartford, Connecticut

Come and Gather: Family Time with God

Introducing Come and Gather: Family Time with God, or what we lovingly refer to as Gather.

Gather is a lovely, 35-page, daily devotional centered around families enjoying time together with God and each other.
Come and Gather: Family Time with God

This 27-day devotional is divided into 3 parts: ​

Part One: Days 1-5, is written specifically with husbands and wives in mind. In this part of Gather, husbands and wives will explore 5 Signs of a Functional Family.

5 Signs of a Functional Family includes:
  1. An Attitude of Service
  2. Intimacy Between the Husband and Wife
  3. Husbands Who Are Loving Leaders
  4. Parents Who Teach and Train
  5. Children Who Honor and Obey​

​Part Two: Days 6-20, is written with the whole family in mind. It's A Walk Through God’s Word. From Genesis to Revelation we will discuss subjects like God's mercy and protection, being humble, dealing with difficulties, having a teachable spirit, dependence on God, and much more.

Part Three: Days 21-27, is a Men of God Character Study. We'll learn character traits that every Christian should strive to demonstrate in their life straight from characters in God's Word. 

At the end of Gather, you'll find a place for your family to record specific prayer requests. I love being specific with my prayer request and seeing God answer in specific ways. Recording the answers, as well as the requests, is a great way to help your children see God working in your lives.
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16 Comments
Barbara Harper link
1/14/2020 09:30:54 am

I think one way to encourage quick obedience is to enact whatever consequences we use in a timely manner. If children don't obey til the fifth time we tell them, or until we count to five, it's because they know there are no consequences until that point.

On the other hand, we need to remember God's grace to us when we haven't always obeyed completely or quickly and show that to our children. It's hard to know when to show grace and when to employ consequences. I prayed for wisdom in dealing with my children more than almost any other area of life.

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Patsy Burnette link
1/14/2020 09:35:47 am

You are absolutely right, Barbara. It's a balancing act and we cannot do it well without the wisdom of God. PRAY! And pray often!

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Ellen link
1/14/2020 02:53:44 pm

Joseph is my favorite Bible Story. Obeying immediately and completely - I need to remind myself of that often. I also wrote a post about Joseph - http://www.joyfulabundantlife.com/did-you-ever-think-about-the-fact-that-it-was-god-who-sent-joseph-to-egypt/

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Patsy Burnette link
1/14/2020 05:04:19 pm

Mine too, Ellen! I'm going to add your link to this post. Thanks!

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Maree Dee link
1/14/2020 05:06:48 pm

I love how Jacob obeyed. We taught our children to obey with first time obedience. In other words we expected it on the first ask not the third. It worked well. Great post. Maree

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Patsy Burnette link
1/14/2020 05:09:07 pm

That's the best way, Maree. Thanks!

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Boma link
1/15/2020 04:54:15 am

We've been told that delayed obedience is disobedience trying to appear polite. It must be true! Thanks for the studies. Many blessings on your year!

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Patsy Burnette link
1/15/2020 08:35:33 am

You are so right, Boma. Delayed obedience is disobedience, and I like that you say it's trying to appear polite. That's an interesting thought.

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Calvonia link
1/15/2020 11:28:27 am

Joseph's story is power packed with life lessons. Interestingly, I have never stopped to consider his level of obedience demonstrated as a teenager. WOW! I can see us returning home with an excuse, I couldn't find them Daddy. (insert belly laugh). I expect immediate obedience from my grands and God expects the same from me.

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Patsy Burnette link
1/15/2020 12:35:45 pm

It certainly is, Calvonia! I like your point that you expect immediate obedience and so does God. <— So true!

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Lauren Sparks link
1/15/2020 02:13:09 pm

Oh how many times I have talked to my kids about this! But I need the lesson just as much.

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Patsy Burnette link
1/16/2020 07:01:04 am

Same here, Lauren! Same here! We all need the lesson. Good reminders!

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Lisa notes link
1/16/2020 11:19:40 am

I remember wanting my children to obey quickly and completely too. It made life so much more pleasant! How much wiser we would be if we all would obey God that way as well (preaching to myself).

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Patsy Burnette link
1/16/2020 11:35:03 am

Preaching to me too, Lisa! I love the parent child relationship, and our relationship with God becomes so much more meaningful (especially as parents) when we view it that way.

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