Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothing, and came in to Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it." Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." Genesis 41:14-16 WEB.Joseph had been in prison for over two years. He had been sold into slavery by his brothers years before that. Now he was standing before the pharaoh of Egypt and being given his signet ring. Suddenly, Joseph was second-in-command of the most powerful nation on earth. Prison in the morning, Ruler of Egypt in the evening. The dream God had given Joseph when he was young had seemed to take forever, but now it had arrived.
This day was part of God's plan for Joseph, and it had taken between thirteen to twenty years to come to pass. It was intricate in detail, and many layers and characters were involved in making this happen. Israel was saved during an intense famine. Joseph learned management skills. He was humbled and became a broken man that God could use. After over a decade of Joseph feeling forgotten, his dream suddenly came to pass.
God's plans are intricate, deep, and all the pieces have to line up. This can take time, but suddenly it will happen, and it will happen. Keep on doing what you are supposed to do. Don't neglect your part of the plan, and be sure to work with Him. God's plan for you may take time, but it will arrive right on schedule.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You stir me, wake me, give me a new fire. Please help me to live out Your perfect plan for my life. Move the things that need to be moved and open the doors that need to be opened. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link:
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Oh Lord, please help me to be patient, please forgive all my sins, in Jesus's name I pray, amen.
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AMEN. Heavenly Father, I trust in your plan for me. Guide me Lord, I will obey with You by my side. AMEN
Amen Good Morning Everyone
Thank you Jesus. Help me to be more forgiven to those who have hurt me. I thank you for forgiving me. Amen
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Amen your will be done in my life Father
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Heavenly Father, I pray that You stir me, wake me, give me a new fire. Please help me to live out Your perfect plan for my life. Move the things that need to be moved and open the doors that need to be opened. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
LOVE THIS PASTOR DION. I BELIEVE THAT GOD ALWAYS WORKS THINGS OUT AND ONLY THE BEST FOR THOSE THAT LOVE HIM.
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Amen! Josephs story is incredible! Truly with God anything is possible!
Amen, Perry! (h5)
Heavenly Father I'm nothing without You, keep me moving Lord I need more of You in my life. Don't leave me or forsake me Lord, I love You and need more of You. In Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You for all Your blessings.
Thank you Pastor for your encouraging words, God bless you both, Amen.
Thanks for the reminder of God's perspective of time, Pastor Dion. Waiting patiently on the Lord! Father God, move the things that need to be moved and open the doors that need to be opened. Thank you. Amen
I trust You Lord God! For Your plans are for a future and a hope for us. Thank You and praise You! Amen!
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