Connected to Christ (Part II)

Gen 47:5 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: 6 The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.

Another reason why connections matter is because the one with whom we are connected knows us well. Joseph was told to find men of activity known to him to be made rulers. There are brothers and there are brothers of activity. There are activities known to other men and there are activities known to Christ.

The lazy have no portion in ruling or in enjoying the prosperity of God. The one Christ knows as indolent will be provided for, but will not be entrusted to rule over resources and people. Can it be said that Christ knows you as a man of diligence? Or will it be said that you are a man of words, a man of dreams, a man of proposals, a man of criticisms … indeed there are many men … but a man known to Christ as a man of action is rare. These will rule.

It is also true that many will say they did so many miracles and exploits in His name, but Jesus will say I never knew you – depart from me, you workers of evil. Being known to Christ as a man of activity is not always referring of exploits seen by men …but more so works that will count at the end. So much singing, doing, serving and teaching is not seen by God – because hearts are not pure before God. God cannot reward these activities.

Ultimately, the raptured saints will rule with Christ in the period called the millennium. In eternity we will be elevated in a honor and glory that cannot be described. Our destiny is to reign and rule with Christ. Reflect on this devotional …and your connections to Christ. Reflect on this … how can Christ expand your coast and put more in your hands – even for the heathen, if He does not know your activity or worse He perceives your work to be from an evil heart.

Song.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,

Yet will I fear no ill;

For Thou art with me; and Thy rod

And staff my comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnishèd

In presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,

And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life

Shall surely follow me;

And in God’s house forevermore

My dwelling place shall be.

Prayer: Lord, let me forever be connected to you. Do not permit to do whatever will lead to a disconnection. 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