When our dreams are shattered, how do we react? After Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, was sold as a slave by his brothers (Gen. 37:12-36), he could have given in to self-pity and self-indulgence. Instead, Joseph remained true to the Lord. Four times in Genesis 39, we can see there that "the Lord was with Joseph (vv. 2-3, 21 and 23), and his actions revealed his own faithfulness to God. By his exemplary life, those he served in Egypt recognized God's presence with him.
Do we love God more than our own dreams? Although Joseph must have grieved the loss of his past and what his life could have been, the Lord led him to a calling he had never imagined. Today, the Lord longs to lead us. Are we willing to be redirected by Him?
Our cherished plans may go astray. Or, our hopes may fade away. But still, let us trust the Lord to lead us. He does know the way.
Amen,I Trust in you O My God, My lord direct my steps in every move I make in Jesus Mighty Name.
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ReplyDeleteGuide me Oh Holy Spirit that I will do what is right in your sight. Amen!
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ReplyDeleteGod's time and purpose in my life matters to me most.Aleluyah.
ReplyDeleteThank you God Almighty. God Almighty also locate me with Your grace and favor as you locates Joseph in the Bible, Amen
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