And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. – Genesis 39:2 God led Joseph into a place of trouble…and blessed him there. The blessing existed and operated within the vicinity, parameters and constraints of trouble. The blessing didn’t make the …
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Looking for double trouble
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. – Genesis 39:1 Egypt means “double straits” or double jeopardy…double trouble. Joseph’s destiny was tied to Egypt. Joseph’s destiny was tied to …
Not what you think it is
Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt. – Genesis 37:28 This looks like a simple trade: the annoying dreamer being disposed of in exchange for a sum of money. Everybody …
Dangerously alive
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. – John 7:38 A river is not a puddle or a stream. A river isn’t even a swimming pool. A river is teeming with life…crocodiles, snakes, piranhas and hyacinth. A river is powerful…coursing between its …
John Lennon’s swimming pool
A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. – Proverbs 18:16 When John Lennon wanted to get a swimming pool, he sat down and wrote a song. When John Lennon wanted to get a swimming pool, he took time to exercise his gift. When John Lennon wanted to get a swimming …
Don’t worry about it
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself. – Genesis 33:9 You stole from me, deceived me, took what was mine and left me crumbs for an inheritance, ran off and denied me any say in the matter, abandoned me in shame and emptiness… But you know what? Don’t …
As you go on your way
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. – Genesis 32:1 Jacob wasn’t looking for the angels, but they were looking for him. He was minding his own business, and the angels met him on the way. A divine interruption. God’s got you on His mind, even when you’ve got …
Regardless of what people say
Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me. – Genesis 31:9 …God has the final say. Your destiny isn’t in the hands of men, but of God.
When God brings it to you
And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. – Genesis 27:20 When God brings it to you, it’s quick…because it’s ready, because it’s the appointed time. It’s the picture of the 20-year overnight success. But the operative word is: when. …
Dba (do business as)
“But are you really my son Esau?” he asked. “Yes, I am,” Jacob replied. – Genesis 27:24 Jacob wasn’t lying; he really was Esau. Esau had sold Jacob the legal right to “do business as” Esau. (Dba) Jacob had to dress the part, smell the part and act the part to complete the transaction as …