Diligence and Determination as Predictors of a Life of Great Distinction
GOC Logistics, RCI
The Drill Magazine, Vol. 2
Diligence means careful and persistent work or effort — doing one's part while keeping faith and reliance in God. Using Joseph the Dreamer as a case study, the article draws lessons on how diligence and determination predict a life of great distinction.
Points to Ponder on Joseph
- Born eleventh of twelve sons with no special name significance — yet became Zaphnath-Paaneah.
- A "Daddy's boy" who was not spoilt — went the extra mile to deliver his father's message to his brothers.
- Diligent in Egypt (Genesis 39:4–5) — faithful and loyal in little things, even before being "born again."
- Did not allow wicked treatment to consume him with hate or depression.
- Diligent in being close to God — grew his gift of dreaming and interpreting through usage.
- Lived with a sense of duty — intervened for the chief butler and baker in prison.
- Determination in refusing immorality with Potiphar's wife — chose prison over compromise.
- Interpreted dreams for Pharaoh and rose to second in command over all Egypt.
Read the full article in The Drill Magazine, Vol. 2.
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