How Do You Measure Love
Posted on October 24th, 2023
Updated October 2025
What if your dreams are so big that even your family doesn’t believe in them? What if betrayal came from the people you trusted most — and you still chose love and forgiveness?
In this powerful episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, featuring wise insights from Bishop TD Jakes, we explore the life of Joseph, a biblical figure whose story embodies unshakable faith, divine favor, and the true meaning of love through adversity.
When Dreams Create Distance
Joseph’s life begins with a dream — a vision so powerful that it sparked jealousy among his brothers. It’s a reminder that not everyone will celebrate your calling. Some will question it, others may resent it — yet, purpose doesn’t need validation.
Despite being sold into slavery and cast aside by his own family, Joseph never stopped believing in the vision God gave him. His unwavering faith reveals a simple truth: when your dream is divine, disbelief can’t destroy it.
Betrayal, Faith, and Divine Timing
Every great purpose comes with a test. For Joseph, that test was betrayal — a pit, a prison, and years of waiting. Yet, his patience and faith turned pain into preparation.
What’s powerful about Joseph’s story is not just what he endured, but how he responded. Even when life seemed unfair, he chose to forgive. Even when forgotten, he remained faithful.
💬 “Divine intervention doesn’t erase pain — it transforms it.” — CJ Moneyway
Through Joseph, we learn that faith is not about escaping struggle, but about trusting that God’s plan is greater than our current position.
The True Measure of Love
Love, as Joseph demonstrated, is not measured in comfort or convenience — but in compassion and forgiveness. When he finally faced the very brothers who betrayed him, Joseph didn’t seek revenge. He embraced them.
That act of mercy revealed the depth of his character and the strength of his heart. It reminds us that love is measured not by what we receive, but by what we’re willing to give — even to those who hurt us.
A Reflection for Our Own Journey
Joseph’s story is more than a tale from scripture; it’s a mirror for our own lives. It challenges us to dream bigger, forgive deeper, and trust harder.
When we face betrayal or doubt, we can look to Joseph’s journey as proof that faith, forgiveness, and love are the building blocks of divine purpose.
So, how do you measure love?
By your ability to keep believing, forgiving, and trusting when everything around you says not to.
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