My dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given you for today is from the book of Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives”.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Joseph was a unique character in the Bible. Joseph held on to God firmly. Joseph was the most loved son of Jacob. His brothers were jealous of him so they threw him into the pit. Later they sold him to the merchants as a slave. The brothers told his father that a wolf had eaten him up and Jacob was in great sorrow. Jacob mourned for his son many days. There in Egypt Joseph was purchased by Potipher an Egyptian Officer. Potipher trusted Joseph the Hebrew, much.
In Potipher’s house, he was appointed as the head man. Potipher’s wife desired to be intimate with him. But Joseph continuously refused to oblige to her request. He said, “’How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God? “ One day, she grasped his garment. But Joseph slid out of his clock and ran outside. He ran away from committing sin. This self control earned him the appellation , Joseph the righteous. Potipher’s wife accused him falsely, as a result, Joseph was thrown into the prison though he did not do any wrong. Yet he patiently endured the sufferings. Even in the prison he was made the head man. He never lost his faith in the God of Israel. In the prison he found favor in the eyes of the warden. Along with him the kings cup bearer and baker were imprisoned . They had dreams while they were in the prison. Joseph interpreted their dreams. According to his interpretation, the butler returned-to the kings palace within three days. But the chief baker was hanged just as Joseph had interpreted.
Two years later, king Pharaoh had a dream and Joseph was summoned, to the palace by Pharaoh. So from the prison he was taken to the palace. He was asked to interpret the dreams the butler had reminded the king of a young Hebrew man who had interpreted his dream. Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Iris not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace. There in the palace Joseph interpreted what God had revealed to him , that was about to happen in Egypt. The Pharaoh said to his servants can we find such a one as this, a man, in whom is the spirit of God? And Pharaoh said to Joseph ”See I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” Impressed by Joseph’s wisdom, Pharaoh appointed Joseph as the governor, of Egypt next to King himself.
Dear brothers and sisters , Thus we see how Joseph , from a prison, was exalted to the post of a governor. He married the daughter of Potipherah, a priest. He was blessed with two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. God exalts those that humble themselves. Even though Joseph was hurt and envied by his brothers, he never rebelled against them? Instead he provided food for the entire family of his father Jacob during famine, when they came to Egypt for settlement. He told his brothers, God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives. They schemed evil for him but God turned it for his good. God changed his sorrow into joy.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord we thank you for revealing to us the greatness of being humble in our lives. Teach us to be like Joseph who in spite of being hated by his brothers still continued to hold on to Jesus. He never retorted with his brothers instead he forgave them of their mistake. Help us to continue in faith and hold on to Jesus all the days of our life. In Jesus Name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Hebrews 13:5 , “Let your conduct be without covetousness and be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
My dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we learn that our conversation should be without, covetousness. For it is an immoderate desire of riches and being over anxious for worldly things. And not being in any way useful to others. Rather being self orient. Instead of making use of one’s talent for the glory of God, they engage themselves in laying up treasures for a man’s own self. This is a very great evil. A believer’s conversation should be seasoned with grace. Godly people are expected to deal uprightly.
Secondly be content with such things as you have. A true child of God should be content with such things as they have, may be present losses, burdens, present reproaches and afflictions, and showing contentment with these things, shows your gratitude for every mercy that God has shown to you, and your ultimate submission to God.
Thirdly , He has said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.” This is a promise that God made to Joshua, and this belongs to all the believers. “As I was with Moses so I will be with you.” That is why David says, “I have been young, and now am old. Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken nor his descendants begging bread.” God will not leave them to themselves, nor will he leave them, destitute of his presence. For though He sometimes hides his face and withdraws himself, yet not wholly will he forsake His children.
My dear Brothers and Sisters, the above context assures you of Gods awesome providence and His mighty arm of protection. The above verse expresses his good counselling to the church of the Hebrews. He instructs them with a view that they might not be forsaken by God. What God really expects of you is to be content, with what you have, and to be thankful, to God for all that he has blessed you with.
Today we find that many are dissatisfied with what they have. But the Bible says, Godliness with contentment is great gain. Godliness is a God centred life. Dear Brothers and Sisters are you God centred? Are you focused on things pertaining, to God and His kingdom? Then the Lord will bless you with all the things of this world. Good health, good job, wealth and prosperity. For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro, throughout the whole earth. To show Himself, strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank you for teaching us to be content with what we have. Help us to be God centred. And be focused on the things of God rather than worldly things. Teach us to be loyal to God and those around us. You are a God who has not forsaken us. We thank you Lord for your eyes that watch over us and for supporting those who are loyal to You. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper. And every tongue which rises against you in judgement, you shall condemn”.
My dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we come to understand that all the weapons of war which are made with a design to hurt and destroy the people of God shall be rendered useless, not one of them shall prosper to the advantage of their enemies. All those who serve the Lord Jesus Christ shall be treated as sons rather than as servants. And they have an inheritance assigned to them. Not only protection from all enemies, and absolutions from all charges. But they shall receive the reward, of the inheritance in heaven, since they serve the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says, who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Therefore who is he who condemns the children of God. For it is Christ who died for you and is also risen and seated at the right hand of God and who also makes intercession for you. People of God who are afflicted and tossed and go through grief and fear would be comforted by these words which says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper”.
“And every tongue which raises against you in judgement you shall condemn.” which means no one shall be able to injure you by words and accusations. If others reproach you and accuse you then you shall be able to convince them of error by manifestation of the truth to condemn them. God looks at you my dear Brothers and Sisters and says, “No harm shall befall you.” No enemy shall prevail against you. God will deliver you not only from the fury of the war, but also from the strife of tongues, from all the threatening and reproaches of your enemies. This is the heritage or blessings allotted by God for his people who go through affliction.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters you may be trembling because of the losses, sickness, failures, or problems each day of your life. But God says, He will take the cup of trembling, and put it into the hands of those who afflict you. Many may turn against you or plot evil against you, but none of them will prosper. The Lord will cover and protect you under the shadow of His wings. Therefore rejoice in the Lord always.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Lord deliver us from the hands of our enemies. You O Lord have assured us, that no evil shall befall us, and you will be with us in trouble and will deliver us and honour us. Lord protect us from sudden terror and the troubles from the wicked. Thank you Lord for being our confidence. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” These were the last words spoken by Jesus to His disciples. The above context is the conclusion of our Lords sermons to His disciples.
Jesus was sharing about His departure from the Earth, to prepare a place for them and all about the persecutions and afflictions they should endure for His sake and the many blessings, both of grace and glory they should enjoy. He also spoke to them, about the oncoming tribulation in the world. While there were tribulations and problems in the world He realised that there was no true peace to be enjoyed for the people in the world. He knew very well that the world could not give that peace. One can enjoy real peace only through Christ who is the object of all grace.
Christ gives peace by His blood on the cross; and there is peace in Him which is enjoyed through faith. Christ is the omniscient God and truth Himself. Christ became a fountain of peace. He says to His disciples, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
My dear brothers and sisters, today the Lord wants you to live in peace and harmony. It is the devil who comes to steal, kill and to destroy. But Jesus came that you may have life and that you may have it more abundantly.
Everyone has troubles in this world. No one is at peace. Everyone goes through oppression. But God will not tempt you beyond, your capacity. The Bible says, “No temptation has overtaken you except, what is common to mankind. And God is faithful.” He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. Therefore, however the situation may be; Remember that God is in control of your life. He will solve all your problems. He will deliver you from all your obstacles. Cast your care upon Him for He cares for you.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord you know the pain and agony that your children go through. Relieve them of their distress. Do not test them beyond their capacity. Lord! send your angels and comfort them. Wipe away their tears. Change their sorrow into joy. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today is from the book of Exodus 3:7 The Lord said, “I have seen the misery of my people, in Egypt. I have heard them crying out, because of their slave drivers and I am concerned about their suffering.”
My dear Brothers and Sisters, God had a clear and distinct sight of the sufferings of his people in the cruel hands of Pharaoh. He had sympathy, affectionate and concern for them. Hence he decided to deliver them. He had thoroughly observed their affliction and he too was afflicted. In His love and pity, He redeemed them and took them to the Land of Canaan.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, in the same manner, God notices your affliction and your sorrows. To such people God will be their comfort. My Dear Brothers and Sisters, your problems might have increased considerably and you might not able to bear it any further. Sometimes you may say, “I am afraid of all my sufferings.” Call upon God. He hears your cry. God will come down in a marvellous manner and rescue you from all your owes. All you need to do is to seek God and commit your ways unto Him. He saves the needy from their distress and gives hope to the poor. God is not a man that he should lie. Nor is He a son of man that He should repent. Has He not promised to help you and will He not do it? He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eye, shall He not see?
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truth and spirit. He will also hear their cry and save them. The Lord preserves all who love Him. He hears the cry of the widow the fatherless, the alien and the poor. Therefore dear brothers and sisters, I urge you to commit your ways unto the Lord and put your Trust in Him and He shall bring it to pass. God says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you and you shall glorify Me. Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know. “
Yes, my dearly beloved, God wants to do mighty things in your life. Therefore, seek God and He will bless you with great blessings. He will never forsake you nor forget you. He who called you is faithful. Trust Him for all your needs. He will prosper you.
God bless you.
Prayer:
Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Dear Lord, we thank you for hearing the cries of my children. You know the miseries of my children. Lord! I pray that You may be merciful upon them and bring them out of their afflictions. We wait upon You Oh God. Strengthen my children while they go through affliction and bring them out of their bondages and deliver them from the hands of the evil ones. Be their comforter. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
