Overnight
But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Genesis 50:20
Can you believe that the drama you are facing, the negative things you are going through today can be changed just as quickly as you can blink an eye? What you are wasting time worrying and stressing about will eventually become a memory forgotten; its just a matter of time.
So whether you are worried about if your child or spouse will be called to active duty because the threat of impending war. Or the jobs profits are dwindling so a layoff is your possible future. Or whether it seems like every time you look up death is all around you; know that God sees you and Hes always there to keep you from falling. Dont you know the Lord controls your circumstances? Let me show you.
The scripture above was spoken by Joseph the favored son of Jacob, whose life was sought by his brothers they were jealous of him and his dreams. (Genesis 37) His brothers hated him so much that they thought to kill him, but, instead because of the intervention of the oldest brother, Ruben, Joseph ended up being thrown in a pit. However, while Ruben was away the devil incited one of the other brothers, Judah, to sell Joseph as a slave to their distant cousins, a traveling band of Ishmaelite. From that point on Josephs course of life was very rocky indeed. Over the period of about 15 years he went from prisoner to 1st person in charge of the prisoners then back to being a prisoner again. The most comforting thing of his whole life ordeal is the Bible says that God was with him and showed him favor wherever or whatever circumstance he found himself in. You see; it could have been worse than it really was. Eventually Joseph became the Kings favored friend and he made him Governor of the land. This resulted in his estranged brother ultimately having to bow down to him, just as his dreams foretold. In our title verse Joseph was actually making it known to his brothers how God protected him through the evil attempts of their hand.
This is what God will do for you too, if you have accepted Jesus in your life and you call yourself a Child of God. You see, the way He protected Joseph He will protect and favor you too. Dont you now my friend the Bible says that if we believe on Jesus that we know that God hears our prayers. And if He hears us then we must know that we can ask with confidence that which we desire of Him. (I John 5:13-16) Now, dont take that the wrong way, that doesnt mean that you can ask for a million dollars and receive it, especially if you cant successfully handle you own bi-weekly paycheck. I assure you, however, that it is Gods will for your life to have prosperity, healing, deliverance, wisdom, employment, or even a spouse, if that is your desire.
I pray that you be like Joseph and whatever state you find yourself in to be content. Whether you are in the pit or the palace dont let the devil steal your joy. Praise God in the prison and praise Him in the palace. Whether things are going good in your life or not, realize though weeping may endure through the night, and yes it can seem like a long night; look up Child of God because through Gods grace joy comes in the morning. I pray for your strength and courage this week. I pray that you are victorious through the challenges of life, knowing your circumstance can change overnight, in Jesus name Amen!
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