Good from Evil

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“God’s ways are higher than our ways. What others intended for your harm God will turn to good.”

Zephaniah 3:20 (NIV)
“At that time, I will gather you; at that time, I will bring you home. I will give you honour and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,” says the Lord. 

We all know well the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joseph, son of Jacob, was his father’s favourite son. God had given him prophetic dreams that his family would one day bow before him. His brothers were antagonistic toward Joseph because of jealousy and conspired to sell him into slavery in Egypt.

In Egypt, after a series of turbulent circumstances, Joseph was able to interpret a dream that Pharaoh had, saying that drought and famine were about to impact the land. Based on this information, the king promoted Joseph to a position second only to him. By his position and the wise insight God gave him, Joseph’s actions and planning saved many lives.

When Joseph’s brothers, who lived in Canaan, appealed to Egypt for food, they unwittingly appeared before Joseph. Joseph tests their motives resulting in his brothers bowing to his superiority (fulfilment of his original dreams). Finally, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and declares, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save the lives of many people.”

God's purpose always prevails. He knows your beginning from your end and everything in between. Your circumstances can change, as Jospeh’s did, yet if you continue to acknowledge God in all your ways, he will nevertheless direct their outcome. What Joseph’s brothers intended for evil against him God used to promote him. Evil can be changed to good at submission to the hand of God. Be encouraged to hold on – never give up – and trust God to deliver you from those adverse circumstances you’re facing. God’s ways are higher than our ways. What others intended for your harm God will turn to good. So, seek him and call upon him. In his time, he will exalt you and restore your fortunes before your very eyes.

God-tracking is trusting God to turn evil into good.

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Genesis 50:15-21
Isaiah 55:6-9
Proverbs 3:6
Zephaniah 3:18-20 (NIV)

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I commit my circumstance to you and trust that, in your time, you will restore me to good health, good fortune and good living.”

“Dear Lord I sometimes feel like Joseph must have felt when he was in prison in Egypt. You had a plan for him, but he was incarcerated with no hope for a future. But you rescued him and what others intended for his harm you turned out for his good. I commit my circumstance to you and trust that, in your time, you will restore me to good health, good fortune and good living. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS BELIEVING THE CROSS WAS IN THE CRIB

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"Now, as Mary’s dried eyes gazed at her dear son, suspended between heaven and earth on a cross of wood; crucified for crimes he’d not committed, it all made sense. One had to die as a proxy for all; and her dear Jeshua was that One. It all made sense now – the cross was in the crib.”

Romans 5:8

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Joseph walked wearily beside the donkey bearing his lovely new wife as they entered Bethlehem. Mary was more than 9-months pregnant and on the verge of labour. Most of his family lived in Bethlehem but none offered him a room, even though his wife was about to give birth. You see, Mary had fallen pregnant outside of marriage. “They’d never understand,” Joseph whispered to himself as he knocked on the door of the last inn, in the main road. “The angel said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’”

In the manger of that inn, Mary cradled her new-born in her arms, wondering, “Who is this child that shepherds and kings bow before him?” She marvelled at the way he was conceived. “Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus,” the angel had said to her

As he grew, Mary wondered at Jesus’ wisdom and grace. And then, when he turned 30, he began to proclaim the Kingdom of God. He taught, he fed and he healed the multitudes who followed him. Mary knew he was a special person – a prophet, even. But she was still unclear as to his final calling. “Why dear God, did I give birth to him? What is your purpose for my boy?”

Jesus said things like, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” And he said, “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” Then he said, “I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”

Now, as Mary’s dried eyes gazed at her dear son, suspended between heaven and earth on a cross of wood; crucified for crimes he’d not committed, it all made sense. Her boy was born for one purpose: to innocently die to bear the consequence of the sins of the world. She knew that he was sinless – he was conceived by the Holy Spirit – and that all humanity was sinful. One had to die as a proxy for all; and her dear Jeshua was that One. It all made sense now – the cross was in the crib.

God-tracking is believing the cross was in the crib.  

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READ ALL ABOUT IT
Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew 2:1-6
Luke 2:1-20
John 14:6
John 12:24
John 10:17-18

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SO DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I now believe that Jesus Christ died for me and rose again from death, so that I could be reconciled to you

“Father God, I see it now. Though Jesus was sinless I am guilty of sin. You brought him to earth on what we celebrate as Christmas, to live a pure lie but to die for all sin. It all makes sense now. I repent of my sin – I admit it to you. Forgive me, O Father. I now believe that Jesus Christ died for me and rose again from death, so that I could be reconciled to you. I now confess Jesus Christ to be my Lord and Saviour and give my life to serve you. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS LIVING BY GOD’S HAND

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“Even while in prison he knew he was under God’s mighty hand and not under his circumstances. Joseph lived by God’s hand to the end.”

Geneses 50:20
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Very early in his life, Joseph knew that he was different from the rest of his brothers. Although he was the firstborn son of Rachael, Jacob’s favourite wife, he trusted in God’s special plan for his life, not his father’s. Very early in his childhood, he’d come to seek the Lord Most High. But now as he lay in the raw dirt of an Egyptian prison cell, he wondered how that plan would ever become reality.

Joseph remembered those dreams he’d had so many years ago when God had shown him that he would become someone great. Even his brothers and parents would bow down to him. Yet, now as he tossed on his bed of desert dust, he might have prayed, “Ah Lord Almighty God, how long will I lay here? I asked the cupbearer to remember me to the king when he was restored after his bout in prison; thank you for giving me insight to his dreams. However, I realise, O God, that my destiny does not rest in his hands or the hands of Pharaoh. In fact, I don’t trust in father or brother’s hands either. My life is in your hands, O Lord.” Joseph drifted peacefully into sleep.

The next day he rose early as usual and set about his duties as the Egyptian prison warden’s assistant. It was not yet midday when he was called to the warden’s room. “Joseph, you have received a pardon from the king,” he said. “It seems his cupbearer put a kind word in for you and Pharaoh wants to see you… something to do with dreams.” He unshackled Joseph’s feet and pointed him toward the exit.

Joseph soon discovered that Pharaoh had dreamt some strange dreams about some cows and heads of grain. He called for Joseph to interpret these dreams. As it turned out, God gave Joseph insight and, with integrity and submission, he advised the king. Soon afterward Joseph was promoted from prison mate to prime minister of all Egypt.

I deeply admire Joseph’s faith, endurance and integrity. You can read his account from Genesis 37 to the end of the book. Never do we read that he became vindictive or selfish in ambition. Joseph had heard the word of God early in life and he held tightly to the dream God had planted in his heart. We seem to read between the lines that even when he was stripped and thrown into the cistern by his brothers and then sold into slavery, this young man had placed his confidence only in God’s plans.

Joseph was under no man’s hand because he knew Gods’ hand was on his life. Joseph acknowledged the Lord in all his ways. Right through to the end, he submitted to God no matter what his circumstances. Even while in prison he knew he was under God’s mighty hand and not under his circumstances. Joseph lived by God’s hand to the end.

How about you?

God-tracking is living by God’s hand

READ ALL ABOUT ITGenesis 30:1-24
Genesis 39-40
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 8:28

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 DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Lord, sometimes I feel like I’m Joseph in his prison. I know you have called me and I know your hand is upon my life but so often I lose sight of this and begin looking at the “all things” in my life that seem to go wrong. I want to consciously take my thoughts captive and submit my circumstances to you. I confess that I do not live under any man’s hand – my livelihood, my circumstances and my future do not depend on any man’s decision. Lord, my life is in your hands. Help me to live by the same faith, hope and integrity that Joseph lived as I trust you that all things will work out for my good. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS TRUSTING GOD’S PLANS THROUGH THICK AND THIN

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06 October 2016

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GOD-TRACKING IS TRUSTING GOD’S PLANS THROUGH THICK AND THIN

Proverbs 17:3
The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.

Joseph sat in a pool of gloom on the grimy floor of the king’s dungeon. It had been months since he’d interpreted the dreams of the king’s baker and cup-bearer, who had been imprisoned some time after he had. His dreams had come true. The baker had been executed while the cup-bearer was set free and reinstated to his position. This man had promised to put in a good word in for Joseph, but he had obviously forgotten.

Joseph’s mind wondered back to his own dreams, which he’d had many years previously. He believed the dreams had implied that God would promote him and cause him to become a man of influence. However, his brothers were jealous of him and had sold him into slavery. Finally ending up in an important servant in the household of an important man in Egypt, Joseph thought he might be on the road to success, but now this. “Adonai, why am I still here?” he moaned. “The cup-bearer promised he would get me out of here but here I am, still in prison.” Just then he heard the guard approach and keys clanging against the metal of dungeon gate. “Get up,” said the man. “The king has had a disturbing dream and was told you have the power to interpret dreams. He wants to see you. You’re free.”

We all know the story of how Joseph went on to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, warning against a the coming of a 7-year drought. Pharaoh promotes him and he becomes the second most important person of all of Egypt.

God had a reason for Joseph to be sold into slavery. God had a reason for Joseph to be wrongly accused of rape and thrown into prison. God had a reason for every seeming setback that Joseph endured. If Joseph was not sold into slavery and thrown into prison he would not have interpreted the king’s dreams. If Joseph had not interpreted these dreams he would not have prevented people from dying from the drought, including his own family. If Joseph did not save his family, his brother Judah would have died. If Judah had died his descendant, Jesus would never have been crucified for the sins of the world. If Jesus was never crucified for sin, you and I would be lost today!

God had a plan for Joseph, even through his trials and God has a plan for you, through yours. Joseph was refined in tribulation, like silver in the crucible, to become the one who preserved the lineage of Jesus Christ. God knows the plans he has to refine you through your difficulties that you may be the one to fulfil his great purposes for those around you.

God-tracking is trusting God’s plans through thick and thin

Blessings

Dudley

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Genesis 37-47:12


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Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Help me have patience to wait for your plans to come to fruition, while I am refined through this tribulation

Pray
“Oh Lord, sometimes I feel like Joseph in the pit of the king’s dungeon. I know you have spoken to me and given me promises for the future but it seems as though I’m never going to realise these promises. I feel like I’m in a furnace being refined by fire. But I know that even pure silver and gold are contaminated with impurities that only float to the surface when they are placed under intense heat. I ask you, therefore, to refine me through this crucible of difficulty so that you may scoop off the dross in me that comes to the surface. Thank you for the great plans you have for me. Help me have patience to wait for your plans to come to fruition, while I am refined through this tribulation. Amen.”

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