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From Adversity to Greatness Nov 25 2008
"...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." - Philippians 1:6
When Joseph was seventeen, he had a dream prophesying that he would someday rule over his brothers. This peek into his destiny filled him with self-confidence; he was a young man who was riding high. But the fact is, he wasn't ready to rule over his brothers yet. He needed to go through some character-shaping times. And indeed, he did just that, spending thirteen years facing setbacks, challenges, and even prison. Although Joseph was forgotten by man during those times, he was never forgotten by God. Through adversity, God molded his character so that when Pharaoh appointed him the Prime Minister of Egypt, he was ready to fulfill his God-chosen destiny.
Think about Joseph when you go through tough times in your own life. Sometimes God breaks us and allows us to hit rock bottom so that He can shape us into the person that He is calling us to be. Maybe the adversity is God's way to toughen you, teach you, and prepare you for the great plans He has for you.
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Yes, report it NevermindI often turn to the story of Joseph when I find myself in long periods of "tough times". Not only did Joseph spend about 13 years in prison; he didn't just sit and moan about it. He caught the eye of the warden, and ended up in a management role. Truly, God was refining him and strengthening Joseph for bigger things.
Right now is a very challenging time for many of us. We don't know what the economy will bring next. We are concerned about our jobs and, some of us, about the jobs of those that depend on us for jobs.
At 63, that can be a frightening prospect. Fortunately, I do believe that "the one who began a good work in (me) will carry it to completion...". I am not enjoying it all, but I manage to find good things & people that I might have overlooked otherwise.
Thank you for today's lesson RFTH. It gave me a good base for my morning prayers.
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Yes, report it NevermindI have read about many great Christ ians and the one thing that seems to be the common thread was that it was adversity that led them to depned upon God and that in turn led them to greatness for God.
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Yes, report it NevermindWhat a wonderful devotion!
Also, thanks Grant, you expressed exactly how I feel. A little frightened, but confident and hopefull.
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Yes, report it NevermindYou are right in your post Grant, it is a very frightning time we are going through but thank the Lord for his promise that he would never leave us or forsake us. This has allways been a comfort to me and also the writings of David when he said he had never seen the righteouss forsaken or his seed begging bread in the street. Tough times seem certain to be upon us before long but if we stay in his will I believe he will see us through whatever comes our way. We may have to trim some of our un-needed spending and some of our "wants" but that is okay also. God bless all, I enjoyed the devotion and the comments.
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Yes, report it NevermindThis is so pleasant. A great devotional followed by 100% Christian thought and insight. Thanks everyone!