TEMPTATION,FAVOR,INTEGRITY VS REPUTATION, GODS PROMISE
Whats up guys/gals!! im extremely excited about my first post and first off I'd just like to thank you for taking the time out to read what I have to say.I've been studying and i really believe somebody will be enlightened by what God is using me to do.Just a little explanation about the way i plan to do things.This first post is going to be a parable that contains my next 4 topics(above in red) in the post to come.And from there I'll do another parable that contains future topics.I hope that makes sense. lol. Also, you should know i could probably write a book on this story but im trying to paraphrase certain things to maintain your attention throughout the entire post.so without further of due we'll start with a refresher on the story of Joseph.
Joseph was one of Jacobs twelve sons. Gen ch37v3 declares he was Jacobs favorite son since he was born to him in his old age (similar to the circumstance under which Jesus was born). As a result of this Favor from Jacob he made his son an ornate robe(a mark of his favoritism) As you could imagine this isolated Joseph among his brothers.It made them hate him, It made him a misfit.Just as God had planned.Let us be reminded that he said in jeremiah ch29v11 "for i know the plans i have for you.plans to prosper you and not harm you plans to give you hope and a future". As a result of this HATE his brothers plotted against him to kill their brother in ch37v18 but That wasnt in Gods plan.(if their is someone in your home right now tell them god wont let the devil do anything thats not already in his plan for your life..he wont allow it if in the end its not going to bring him glory) Reuben (one of Josephs brothers) convinced the others brothers to place him in a cistern (where he would later be sold). The brothers spotted a caravan of Ishmaelites riding camels that were carrying spice, balm, and myrrh. (sidenote:balm was a soothing oil with HEALING properties....myrrh was drunk to relieve pain and was seen as a GIFT FOR A KING. it was brought to jesus during his birth and was rubbed on his body during his death.) I'm convinced that the very items that brought Joseph into Egypt were symbolism of the pain he was bringing joseph out of and the healing he was already working in his life...but not yet..Joseph arrived in Egypt where he was a slave.The bible declares that Potiphar (the master) notices the favor of God on Josephs life so he put him in charge of his entire household and put in his care everything he owned..(smart man)because of this the entire household was blessed.IF FAVOR IS ON YOUR LIFE EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH WILL BE BLESSED.
Joseph is tempted. ch39v6 describes him as "well-built" (possibly because of the rigorous slavework) and handsome. This lead to Potiphars wife coming on to Joseph saying "come to bed with me". I had to ask myself.what could she have seen in Joseph?Her husband was the master..joseph was merely a slave..but its not what she seen in him its what the devil seen in him..he saw what he would become.so he tried to use her to make him sin.Joseph refused explaining to her he could not sin against his master and in God such a way.
But one day she caught Joseph all alone.Asking him again "come to bed with me" she grabbed Joseph by the cloak and he ran.frustated with Josephs constant denial of her request she told her husband Joseph attempted to rape her.He was sent to prison. Now i bet you're wondering, but wait i thought you said Joseph had Gods favor, he passed the test why would God send him to prison. We often ask god questions like these but ultimately GOD HAS A PLAN..you see he had a plan to make Joseph KING..and he would've never became king had he succumb to the temptation of potiphars wife.he would've just been an head housekeeper sleeping with the masters wife. Some of you out their continue to fail to temptation.God has a plan to make you King of a certain aspect of your life but you can't get there because you repeatedly fail the test.God has a plan to make you King over your finances,King over your relationships, King over your career but you are too busy in bed with Potiphars wife.GET OUT OF THAT BED.TELL POTIPHARS WIFE NO THANK YOU.RUN OUT OF THAT PLACE LIKE JOSEPH DID IF SHE TOUCHED THAT CLOAK LEAVE IT CUZ YOU DONT NEED ANYTHING SHE TOUCHED. God has a plan for you. align yourself with his will PASS THE TEST...you might have to go through a spiritual prison but its only so he can bring you out and make you king. I highly encourage you to read the rest of the story..Thats all for now im trying not to write a book here..but if you've read all of this i sincerely thank you..and may god bless you..over the next topics we'll be talking about temptation....integrity versus reputation....gods promise...and favor
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