Joseph’s Upward Mobility
Monday, September 25, 2023Key Verse
“He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant” (Psalm 105:17).
Text — Psalm 105:16-22
Message
The paradox, “The way up is down,” is exemplified in the life of Joseph. He was destined for the top, yet he had to face the:
Jealousy of his brothers;
Oppression in the prison;
Slavery of the hopeless;
Extremity of adversity;
Pressure of pollution; and
Humiliation of a servant.
In spite of all these, he remained resolute, faithful and pure before God.
Beloved Christian youth, are you giving up on yourself? God has not given up on you. Whatever you are passing through now can’t drown you. From the prison God took Joseph to the palace to occupy his destined position. Even when he was unjustly charged with the heinous crime of attempted rape, his dedication and devotion to God was not affected. All the things he faced were the road to promotion. At the time appointed by God, he was released (Habakkuk 2:3). Be faithful to God and He will lift you higher.
Quote
God has not given up on you
Challenge
Faith in God assures promotion.
Prayer for today
Father, take me to my appointed destiny.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
