Romans 8:28 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Do
you feel misunderstood and forsaken by the people you love? Have you
been falsely accused and stripped of everything, without a dime to your
name? Maybe today, you feel that you have hit rock bottom and you wonder
if you can ever rise again.
Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (Genesis 37:28), went
through all these experiences and emotions. Still, he was conscious that
God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was a
“mess”, he believed that it was not an accident. Though the things that
were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was making all
things work together for his good. And it was indeed so — Joseph
eventually rose to occupy the most powerful position in Egypt, second
only to Pharaoh. (Genesis 41:40)
Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason
he forgave his brothers when he met them again later in his life. Joseph
told them, “But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with
yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to
preserve life.” (Genesis 45:5)
So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in
it with you. Be Jesus–conscious. Though you may have nothing or not
much now in the natural, the truth is that you have everything when you
have Jesus!
The same Jesus who went around blessing others with 12 baskets full of
left– overs, a net–breaking, boat–sinking load of fishes, and who never
impoverished anybody, will empower you to succeed in life. The same
Jesus who went about do– ing good will cause good to explode in your
life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving
anyone sickness will keep you in divine health and protect you from
harm.
Beloved because “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”
(Hebrews 13:8), as He was with Joseph, He is with you right now. And He
will empower you to live the high life — the abundant life in which you
will see God’s promises manifest!
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