Dear beloved youth friends,

 The Bible is full with examples of how God has used younger people in some of the most vital roles in the unfolding of his marvelous plan of redemption.

Joseph

Joseph is truly one of the sterling characters of the Old Testament era. He was a favorite of his father, which incited the passionate envy of his brothers . Accordingly, these hateful siblings sold Joseph to a caravan of Ishmaelites who transported him down to Egypt, where the younger brother was bought by an Egyptian officer named Potiphar.

As most everyone knows, during the course of his duties, Potiphar’s evil wife cast longing eyes toward Joseph. She attempted to seduce him, but he, with firm resolve, resisted, insisting: “How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” .

One of the stunning features of the account is the fact that Jospeh was only seventeen years of age ! A young lad, in a strange land, separated from his people and his center of religious strength — yet faithful to his God. How thrilling!

As the story subsequently unfolds, we learn that Joseph was being used by Jehovah as a providential instrument for the preservation of the Hebrew nation. Joseph would later recognize: “God did send me [here] to preserve life” .

Again, at the end of his life, to his brothers he said: “You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good ... to save many lives”.

 God trusted a teenager to accomplish such a vital role.

The Lord is with us as we work, and we should do our work as unto Him. He is with us when we are tempted and will show us the way to escape. We must keep away from temptation and if it's get too close, we must run away( 2 Tim.2:22). It's better to flee and lose your garment than fall and loose your character.
( WAYNE JACKSON)