Knowing God

Gen 41:53 And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

Times can be very deceptive. Egypt enters a seven year period of boom but Joseph knew it will not last … others did not. Many thought Joseph was a joker who would soon be exposed if the period of boom continued. Change is inevitable … but how prepared are we for it? Our preparation depends on the accuracy of understanding of the times and this accuracy depends on if we are connected to divine intelligence. When we know God, we know truths that others cannot always discern. Joseph was thinking of the coming famine … others were rejoicing and dancing and seeking to consume as much as they could. Find time to seek God and to know Him. Let Him reveal His plans, seasons and timings to you. Learn to see beyond the evidence and to act not just on plain evidence but more on divine insight. God speaks to us individually on issues and He may reveal things others are unfamiliar with. We can have completely different perspectives because we know God resulting in preparations that are equally different. Jesus could look at the Temple in all its glory and see that it would be in ruins in a few years … God helps us to see not as ordinary men do.  He gives us supernatural insights to aid our preparations.

Mat 24:2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

In the text, there are seven years of great increase – but these times were about to change. Joseph knew only because he had access to the God who knows all things. Ask God to help you see what He wants you to see to achieve your destiny. In summary, those who know their God are strong and do exploits because they perceive and act on truths hidden to others.

Song.

Elijah made a sacrifice

To offer to Jehovah;

It had been wet with water thrice,

Baal’s sacrifice was over.

Elijah prayed: the fire came down

And licked the water all around;

So doubting ones believed, and found

Elijah’s God was living.

Elijah’s God still lives today,

To take the guilt of sin away;

And when I pray my heart’s desire,

Upon my soul He sends the fire.

Elijah’s God still lives today,

And answers still by fire;

My friend, just let Him have His way;

He’ll grant your heart’s desire,

Consume the sacrifice you make;

And bid your slumb’ring soul awake;

The chain of inbred sin will break;

Elijah’s God is living.

Prayer: O Lord of Elijah – I thirst to know you more … fill my thirst. Amen

 

The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory.  We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious  because God works His marvellous agenda.   Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily.   Edited by  Bolade Apampa