Title
The Appeal
Scripture
Judah…said, “O my lord, please let your servant speak a word… and do not let your anger burn against your servant; for you are even like Pharaoh.”
(Genesis 44:18)
Devotional
Judah understood the power of a proper appeal. He knew that to acquire what he desired that he would have to win the favor of Joseph. Now the lesson here is several-fold. First of all, Judah did not know to whom he was appealing. Likewise, we may not always know to whom we are speaking. Secondly, the one making the request is subordinate to the one who is able to meet the request. Judah may not have understood the first, but he obviously comprehended the second. Therefore, when you are in a situation that requires an appeal, remember that you may not fully understand to whom you are speaking and that you are to take a subordinate posture. Learn how to properly appeal to others. We cannot appeal arrogantly or coercively. We are to appeal honestly and humbly. This is the art of the appeal. Use it wisely and it will serve you well.