A time of testing D17102021
- COUPLES AND SINGLES NETWORK FOR CHRIST INITIATIVE
- Oct 17, 2021
- 2 min read
RENEW REFRESH REFOCUS
CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
A time of testing
Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them; Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They bruised his feet …. Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.
—Psalm 105:14-19
God may not respond exactly when you want Him to, but He is always on time. “No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” Psalm 84:11. It’s difficult to watch God blessing others while you’re waiting for your time. The Bible tells us, “Joseph remained a slave until his own words came true, and the Lord had finished testing him.” God’s plan was for Joseph to live in a palace, yet for years he lived in a prison, charged with crimes he never committed. But it was there he met a butler who had the ear of Pharaoh, and through this connection, he was promoted to the number two spot in Egypt. Understand this: When you walk with God, your opportunities for advancement are regulated by His plan, not someone else’s actions. And preparation always precedes promotion. When Elijah called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, everybody admired and applauded him. But then he spent years living through a famine, and the only friend he had was an impoverished widow. Together they had to trust God for every meal. Something to learn here are the important lessons about humility, divine guidance, and trusting God in times of need; things that don’t necessarily make sense to your natural mind. When God is going to build something great, He takes his time to lay a strong foundation. God wants us to trust His plan even when it takes time and looks foolish. He wants us to allow Him to build the foundation that will sustain us and command the blessings He has in mind for us in the years ahead. God knows the best.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to hold my peace and to keep trusting till the appointed time. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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