MEMORISE: But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Matthew 19:30
BIBLE READING: Genesis 41:37-41
37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
41 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
MESSAGE:
I serve a God who can turn a ‘nobody’ into ‘somebody’ in the twinkling of an eye. Each time I remember how my father was ridiculed amongst his poor friends by calling him the poorest in our town, I wish they were alive today to see the wonders of God. By His special grace, God is now using me today to take care of some of the children and grandchildren of those who insulted my dad several years ago.
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. He was also wrongly accused of rape and was condemned to rot in prison because he did not have anyone to defend him. However, God granted him a presidential pardon through the gift of interpretation of dreams.
My dear child, your greatness does not lie in the hands of anyone but you. The enemy may try to delay your destiny, but you have the power to stop him. Joseph stayed away from sin and kept using his gifts even in prison, and at the appointed time, God lifted him into the palace. Like Joseph, avoid sin, be diligent in whatever you do, and God will miraculously improve your situation.
ACTION POINT:
Avoid sin and be diligent in all you do, and God will promote you at the appointed time.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Ezekiel 37:1-38:23, James 1:19-2:17