Saturday June 08th, 2024
« Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God »
38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.”
42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.
43 And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt.
44 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”
« The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and lifts up. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the ash heap, to set them among princes and make them inherit the throne of glory. “For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and He has set the world upon them »
From this scripture, we see that no one attains the position of leadership without God having a hand in it.
It then follows that irrespective of your background, when God decides to promote or enthrone you, nothing can stop your divine elevation.
In this regard, Esther’s case readily comes to mind.
A slave girl like her could only become a first lady through divine elevation.
We also see this demonstrated in Joseph’s life: an imprisoned slave boy rose to become the second in command to a world emperor.
To appreciate what God did in Joseph’s life, we must consider the factors that stood against him. Not only was he a foreigner, he was a slave and a prisoner who had a case of attempted rape hanging round his neck.
Only God could have brought about the fulfilment of his long-time dreams in a strange land.
I prophesy to you today: regardless of your family, educational or socioeconomic background, you will reach your goal in Jesus’ Name.
We can learn some lessons from the story of Joseph’s elevation.
- First, the Lord caused Pharaoh to recognize the gift of the Holy Spirit in Joseph.
Considering the fact that Egypt was a headquarters of astrologers and magicians, Pharaoh could have doubted the accuracy or authenticity of the interpretation and counsel that Joseph gave, if not for God’s hand.
- Secondly, if age was a factor, Joseph would not have been entrusted with such great responsibilities.
In fact, for Pharaoh to have handed over his people and entire realm to a total stranger, it means Joseph found uncommon love and favor in his sight.
On that remarkable day, he woke up as a slave boy and went to bed as the prime minister of Egypt.
All this was made possible because of the God-factor.
Beloved, the Lord is telling you to stop considering your background as a hindrance to your forward and upward movement in life.
He will grant you a pleasant surprise this season, and those looking down on you will begin to look up to you, as it happened for Joseph in Jesus’ Name.
Prayer focus – Father, I believe Your word today; I declare that my background will not work against my greatness in life in Jesus’ Name
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Edited by Naomie Joseph
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