06 April 2019

Checking into God’s Presence... Those who find their lives attributed to any success must have had stories about their failing past incorporated into the stories of such success. What constitutes greatness and success on their part has to be seen through how they managed to rise above every limitation and storms of life: albeit through sheer determination, dedication and by working mainly with the guidance and the principles of God. Looking at the stories of Joseph in the Book of Genesis chapters 37-50; his success stories should not be viewed as a single story as Children of God. Rather, we must see the account of an innocent dreamer who was greatly despised by his own brothers. Joseph was also cast into a pit and later sold into slavery. In spite of these ordeals, we saw how Joseph navigated his way to success because of his desire to keep a very close eye on God’s demands. Therefore, as much as we pray, fast and keep vigil; we must not justify our faith, believe, hope and expectations on the success of Joseph’s life alone. We also have to think about his failures, challenges, setbacks and temptations. Knowing fully well that he was able to overcome them through sheer dedication to purity, humility, honesty, faithfulness, contentment and trustworthiness. These were all achievable because Joseph focused mainly on God’s demands. In Genesis 17:1, God gave a clear instruction to Abraham when He appeared unto him-"I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.” Can we put our lives on hold and access the true nature of our conduct before God? What are your confession before Christ? Are you truthful with your service to God and do you worship the Lord in truth and holiness? You are the Perpetual Light that can never be hidden; take Your stand in our lives to declare our salvation. Remove lack, lukewarmness, reproach, sickness, lip services and every hand/organisation that constantly seek our downfall. Create in us a clean heart capable of working with you with humility, perseverance, hope, faith, belief and the fear of your Holy name; just like Joseph in Jesus name. Amen Just Checking into His Presence…