Saturday, 29 May 2021

COME OUT OF THE DUNGHILL PART 2 (THE EXAMPLE OF JOSEPH AND THE POWER OF INTEGRITY): GENESIS 39 AND 40.

Psalm 113:7(He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; 8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people).

Psalm121:1(I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth).

As we continue our journey here on earth; it is very important to know that being in the dunghill may not necessarily be our fault. Some are orchestrated by the enemies as a result of envy and jealousy while some found themselves in the dunghill because of ignorance. Whatever may be the reason; the good news is God has made a way of escape for you and you don’t need to remain in the valley any more. In the case of Joseph, he was a rich spoilt kid and beloved of his father. He has no reason to be in the dunghill but his brothers put him there out of envy and jealousy. It was a pure case of a household enemy.  They were jealous of his colorful destiny. I pray for someone reading this, the Lord will fight for you and make your enemies bow to you in Jesus name. Joseph did not wallow in self-pity or sorrow. He maintains a joyful heart and keeps a cheerful countenance. His heart was connected to God and he kept calling on God for help. Joseph knew that his situation can only be remedied by God. He looked deep inside and found a treasure that God had deposited in him and he refused to trade it for pleasure (Genesis 39:7-9). Joseph held on to his integrity and refused to let it go. He refused to do wicked things and to sin against God. He serves with joy as a slave and even in the dungeon he was always joyful and diligent. When the time came for him to be rescued out of the dunghill; the king sent for him and loose him and made him second in command in Egypt. He was more than a prince; that’s God for you. Like I say in the first segment, you cannot force a child that does not extend a friendly hand. Pastor Faith Oyedepo says and I quote “It is okay to fall several times but it is a sin to remain on the ground” Joseph refuses to remain on the ground. He fought his way to the top. I see you making your way to the top most top in Jesus name. Joseph keeps looking unto God and giving glory to Him even in his sorry situation. He was a joyful fellow; it takes a joyful man to recognize sad people (Genesis 40:6-14). Joseph found out that Pharaoh’s prisoners were not happy and he interpreted their dream and that was his ticket out of the dunghill. Like Joseph, everyone's ticket is in their hand. Only God can lift up the poor out of the dunghill; please ignore your enemy and look up to God where your help will come from. Joseph did not lament against his brothers or Potiphar’s wife. He kept seeking God’s attention by his attitude. Wallowing in the past keeps God away from us and the farther we are from God the deeper we go down into the valley. That will not be your portion in Jesus name. The psalmist says in Psalm 121:1(I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth). The LORD has not changed, He is still the same yesterday, today and forever and His hand is stretched out towards you right now. He is beckoning on you to come out of the dunghill; please let him help you. The first step is salvation; Jesus Christ was made poor, so that through his poverty you and I can be made rich (Revelation 5:12 and 2 Corinthians 8:9). He was slain so that we can receive riches. Don’t let his sacrifice be in vain; extend a friendly hand toward him, accept him as your Lord and savior and watch him enthrone you.

 

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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