(We thank the Lord that he has send the perfect laborer to the harvest, an anointed man of GOD - Pastor Vincent Rajendra. Today's message has stirred my heart, if you have heard the word and have not been impacted, then something is definitely missing in the equation. Child of God, lift your head, square your shoulders, and smile. God is about to expand your territory and bless you indeed. God is with you in every part of your journey, from the dream to the pit, from the prison to the palace, and from forgiveness to the manifestation of your dream.......)
MY dear READERS, after the service I was so excited, overwhelmed, could not contain the joy in my heart, because GOD gave me a TITLE for my message and a voice inside me said, as Pastor has requested that we should ask the LORD to fill us every day with the Holy Spirit.....that voice kept saying ...Child you need to blog every single day in this month, effective today....so I rushed to be seated on my machine to get you the word of GOD, before the fall of a new day...the clock is ticking ......but this MY FRIENDS is a reminder to reflect on the message.....hence I would like to blog about the title I received from the word that was preached by Pastor Vincent........
Joseph's epic story has been a source of comfort and guidance for me today, while deep in the pits of FAILURES in life, and seemingly lost and forsaken by most in this journey of Life. I feel I have just as much right to blog on this subject matter -- so that others might receive the hope and encouragement and guidance from Joseph's story as I did. I doubt there is any Christian who does not have such a dream--for God is partial to none, so why should a dream of destiny just be given to certain Christians and not others?
Joseph had a dream and his dream was from God. Events in his life caused him to develop his character in adverse situations, but his dream was always with him. From the pit, he ended in the palace. We all take Joseph's Journey. We find ourselves in the pit or in bondage, to things that separate us from God. Only through our commitment to Jesus, and His dream for us, do we find ourselves in the palace. There is no testimony without a test. Character is often strengthened by crisis.
Life is a journey and every one of us is on it. Joseph's journey is your journey. Everything Joseph experienced, you will experience. You begin your journey with the favor of God and a dream. The beauty of the dream is shattered by the reality of the pit. Just when you think things can't get worse, they do. You go from pit to palace.
It requires a crisis
to test your character. You find out quickly who you really are when you are in
the pit. The pit is not your destiny. Your destiny is the palace. If while in
the pit you choose to whine and pout, the pit will be your final resting place.
Joseph's journey
from the pit to the palace took him about thirteen years. He experienced rejection, betray, lust,
gree, revenge, bitterness, pure hatred and the agony of being forgotten and
considered dead. Joseph did all of that without one word of complaint. The
story of Joseph dramatically illustrates how the hand of God orchestrates every
detail in the life of a believer.
If there is one
thing we need to PRAY FOR that would bring us EVERY BLESSING, EVERY DESIRE and
MAKE EVERY DREAM COME TRUE, IT WOULD BE THE FAVOR OF GOD. Joseph had the favor
of God. The favor of God is better than riches. The favor of God is the golden
key to the gates of heaven. Whenever God used someone, the scriptures would say
"they were favored" or "they found grace in the sight of the
Lord." The favor of God is a powerful, supernatural force that moves
mountains. The favor of God causes demons to tremble.
Most Christians (LIKE ME) live
in timidity, lacking self-confidence, fearful of tomorrow and being insecure
about the giants that they now face. You need to remember that you are highly
favored of God! Our GOD is a BIG GOD !
Consider the power
of a dream. Our dreams are the golden ladder by which we climb to heavenly
places. Dreams are the mountain peaks of vision by which we see the Promised
Land that God has given. Dreams are the lantern by whose light we pass safely
through the darkest valley. Dreams are the inner flame that gives us the
strength for the struggle.
Joseph's brother saw
him coming from afar and said with total contempt, "Behold the dreamer
cometh." Dreams are the stuff of which life is made. What is your dream? Don't be ashamed - WE ALL HAVE BIIIIGGGG DREAMS.......don't we.....?
Joseph had two
dreams. Joseph's first dream was on earth as the eleven sheaves of grain in the
field bowed down to him. What did this mean? The field was the world. Joseph's
brothers came to Egypt and bowed down to the brother they rejected. Dreams do
come true! It took thirteen years, but dreams do not come with an expiration
date.
Your dreams are
often derailed during your journey because at one time or another every person
will experience the pit. There are seven things you need to remember when you
are in the pit.
- Intolerance of your present condition creates your future.
- When you are in the pit Satan always attacks those next in line for promotion.
- Losers focus on what they are going through, champions focus on what they are going to.
- As a Christian, how do you react to people in the pit?
- When you are in the pit, remember this: "Those who created the pain of the present do not control the pleasure of tomorrow."
- Remember that Satan's favorite weapon of attack is to use those closest to you.
- IT is important to remember while you are in the pit that you will never win a spiritual battle logically.
From the pit Joseph
was taken to prison. Joseph was sent to prison at the age of twenty-eight by
the false accusations of Potipher's lust driven wife. There are three things to
remember on the worse day of your life. Champions are never chosen from the
ranks of the unscarred. Secondly, when you are in a prison experience, remember
that adversity leads to achievement. Your struggle is proof that you have not
been conquered. Finally, when you are in prison looking at rock bottom remember
that the thing that threatens to destroy you, God will use to deliver you.
Our story of
Joseph's journey (mine and your journey) brings him to the greatest of all
days...promotion day. Joseph's promotion came suddenly and dramatically, it was
beyond his wildest dreams. The God that promoted Joseph is the God that has
promised you: "I will make you the head and not the tail." (Oh HOW I LOVE THIS SCRIPTURE) Joseph made
it to the palace because his ATTITUDE while in the pit and inprison, was one of
royalty. Your attitude in adversity determines your attainment. Joseph (me and
you) have a very important decision to make when faced with those who have hurt
you deeply. You can choose between the peace of God or have bitterness. Peace
will move you to the PALACE while bitterness will keep you in PIT forever.
Joseph had two sons.
Their names reflect the cornerstone doctrines of Christianity. Manasseh, which
means: "God has caused me to forget." Is it possible to totally
forget a great wrong that has been done to you? Is forgetting a great wrong
tied to forgiveness? Ephraim, which means: "God has made me
fruitful". How did Joseph bring explosive prosperity to Egypt?
THE story now finds
Joseph approaching his fortieth birthday. He is the prime minister of Egypt. He
has worldwide power and wealth that is staggering. He has a breathtaking
mansion, two handsome sons and a beautiful wife, but his dream has not yet come
true. The last part, his heart's desire, is reunion with his family and it is
about to happen.
God controlled
thousands of details to bring Joseph to his destiny and God will do the same for
you. He is ordering your steps right now so you can reach your divine destiny.
He is about to open doors for YOU AND ME that have been closed. God is going to cause
the opportunity of a lifetime to explode, producing unlimited possibilities.
Your cycle of
advesity is over and your tour of the pit and the prison has ended.
God's favor,
grace, and abundance are about to be poured from the windows of heaven. You
will receive showers of blessing that you cannot contain.
Our Prayer:
Psalms 66:10-12 “For
you O God have tested us, You have refined us as silver is refined….But You
have brought us out to rich fulfillment.”
If you’ve spent some
time in the pit in this life, rejoice, there’s a palace in your future!
Lord we just wanna THANK YOU......THANK YOU.......THANK YOU......SHUKRIYA......YESHU TERA.......SHUKRIYA
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