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It stinks when somebody else promises to give us help that we really need and then that person forgets to do so.

The sad fact is, though, that we’ve probably done the same thing to others on more than one occasion in our lives.

Part of being a person of integrity is the keeping of promises.

Is there a promise that you haven’t kept?

I was reminded of this topic while reading from the One-Year Bible this morning. The story from Genesis 40 involved Joseph and Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer. The cupbearer had been imprisoned for some reason, but Joseph interpreted a dream that pointed toward the cupbearer’s restoration to a position of service in the palace.

The cupbearer was grateful for the good news and Joseph asked the man to do all that he could to get him, Joseph, released from prison. You’ll recall that Joseph was locked up on bogus allegations of sexual assault.

The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him.” (Genesis 40:23)

For two years, the cupbearer enjoyed his restored life while Joseph languished in prison. I’m sure that Joseph wondered why the cupbearer didn’t do what he promised. But Joseph kept the faith and didn’t become entangled in resentment.

Finally, the cupbearer did remember Joseph and spoke to Pharaoh about a prisoner who interpreted dreams. That’s when Joseph’s life circumstances turned for the better.

Please ask God to refresh your memory of any forgotten promises to help another, and then do all that you can to honor your word.

Perhaps the person or persons no longer have the need for help, but that’s not the issue here. Your integrity is the issue and you should offer to make good on your promise.

I’ll be asking God for the same refreshment of my memory.

We’re SO grateful that God doesn’t forget His promises to us. Let’s make sure that we imitate His integrity when it comes to promises we’ve made.

As always, I love you
Martin

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