Episode 304: How Prepared are You for the Future You Envisioned?

Episode 304: How prepared are you for the future you envision? Two years passed, yet Joseph was not remembered! He was not remembered for the good deed he did. The cupbearer had forgotten! He had forgotten to inform king Pharaoh about the young man - Joseph who interpreted his dream correctly for him. A timely opportunity arose. Pharaoh had two different dreams in one night. Both dreams were disturbing to the king. His sages and magicians could not interpret the two dreams. The cup-bearer now remembered Joseph! He informed king Pharaoh of how Joseph correctly interpreted his dream and the baker’s, while they were both in custody. Gen 40 King Pharaoh asked for Joseph’s immediate entrance into the palace. What a golden opportunity for Joseph! Much water has flowed under the bridge for Joseph. What if Joseph had given up on God? What if he chose to lose all hope on his God, His love and reverence for Him? The awaited opportunity would not have met him well! Joseph still held on to his God and His Word, and principles. -In response to king Pharaoh’s dreams Joseph mentioned God three times “Then Joseph said - “… the dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. HE EXPLAINED THE DREAM! And added that the reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭41‬:‭25‬-‭32‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬ -In response to the cup-bearer and the baker when they related their dreams to him- Joseph mentioned “..Don’t interpretations come from God?… ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭40‬:‭8‬ ‭MSG‬‬ In response to Potiphar’s wife when she was pestering him for sex; Joseph’s response showed his godly values as a result of his reverence for God. He said to his master’s wife- “…Look, …You’re my master’s wife, after all! How could I violate his trust and sin against God?”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭39‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Joseph was 17 years when sold by his brothers, at age 30yrs, he was released from prison! Those were 13 years of options of bitterness, resentment OR enduring hope trust in God and Word, process and preparation. Joseph chose the latter. What a God who is timely in His plans and decisions! Joseph prepared himself in all ramifications - his mindset, God-values; and when the timely and life-changing opportunity came - he was ready! How prepared are you in the future you envisioned many years ago? I just want to encourage you again to hold on to God. Keep on loving Him Keep on trusting HIm and His Word Keep on living a life pleasing to God By the help of His Spirit - You are an overcomer -You are victorious -You are a king and priest in God’s kingdom -Keep having the mindset of Christ -Live ready for all plans God has for you. Let us pray Father I thank You for the beautiful and unchangeable plans you have for us. Help us to daily life our lives, thinking from your perspective so we will not miss out on the plans you have for us and ours, in Jesus’ name. Amen.