Double for your Shame
Jos 14:4 For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.
The children of Joseph we read were two tribes causing them to exceed others in many respects. But we can also remember that Joseph had enough troubles for which God recompensed him. The Bible says He gives double for our troubles. God is not unmindful of the challenges we bear for His purpose. It is worth pausing to reflect on the kindness of God. He observes all the burdens and weights we may carry. He knows of all the problems and the shame of being thrown into pit and ending up in the prisons of Egypt.
Job 5:19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Isa 61:7 For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them
You are not the victim or the victimized if God is at work in your life. Instead you are being set up for double possessions. You have a reward here on earth and also in eternity. In Christ, you are free from the guilt of sin and also from its power. Like Elisha who received double of the anointing on Elijah, Christ told us the least in the kingdom is greater than John the Baptist who led the prophets. Our walk with God in Christ is a superior walk than that of the early prophets.
The shame of Christ at Calvary was our shame – Christ being our elder brother, the first fruits of them that sleep … and we are blessed as saints. We must get rid of the victim mentality …forgetting the shame, and instead put on the glory mentality of those who have inherited a double portion of the good things of God. Joseph was not a victim, although it looked very much like it at the time …God who dwells in eternity always saw him as a man – targeted for a double inheritance. His brothers saw him as a loser. Potiphar’s wife saw him as an uncooperative tool. The fellow prisoners saw him as a convenient helper – a victim who knew nobody. But God always saw Joseph as blessed. Do not be labeled by the shame or by how men elect to see you. Hold on to God. Soon you will celebrate … a double rejoicing that will extend into eternity is yours. Double means to rejoice here and now as well as in the world to come. Christ is risen. Get rid of a victim mentality.
Song.
Conquerors and overcomers now are we
Through the blood of Jesus we have victory
If the Lord be for us we can never fail
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty power can e’er prevail.
Conquerors are we, thr’o the blood of Jesus
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood of Jesus
Through the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we
Prayer : Father, Lord teach me to praise my way out of the shame into double joy. I declare I am a victor and not a victim. 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
