DIVINE LIFTING! – PART 3 – FROM THE PIT TO THE PALACE: THE PATHWAY TO DIVINE LIFTING!
The Bible declares boldly "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God',"(Psm 14:1, 53:1). When we settle the question of God’s existence, we also recognize that God rules in the affairs of men (Dan. 4:17). As Sovereign Lord, God plays active roles in our lives; sometimes very obvious, and at other times, less obvious. All the time Joseph was passing through persecution in the hands of his brothers (who sold him into slavery), amoral advances and false accusation by Potiphar’s wife (Gen. 39:7-23), prison and finally to the palace in Egypt, God was with him. Joseph understood God’s hand, no wonder he told his brothers that what they meant for evil, God meant it for good (Gen. 50:20).
As a loving Father, God is in the business of lifting His children. It does not matter at what level you are in life; the hand of God is set to lift you up! This truth is succinctly captured in 1 Samuel 2:8 “He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For all the earth is the Lord's, and he has set the world in order.” NLT. The Message translation in deed renders the verse in contemporary language: “He puts poor people on their feet again; he rekindles burned-out lives with fresh hope, Restoring dignity and respect to their lives — a place in the sun! For the very structures of earth are God's; he has laid out his operations on a firm foundation.” THE MESSAGE. This attribute of God is further typified in the lives of Mordecai, who sat at the king’s gate but later rode on a royal horse, adorned with royal apparel (Esth. 6:8-10), and Mephibosheth, who came from a forgotten land (Lodebar) to live and eat in the king’s palace (2Sam. 9:1-13).
What are your current circumstances? How has the year been so far; in your business, job, health, relationships, finances? How is your walk with God? Do you trust God to come through for you. Can you see yourself in any of the examples in the Bible. Even in contemporary life, great comeback stories and life transforming miracles abound. The second half of the year provides a new opportunity to restart your life and with the lifting hands of God, achieve the purpose of God for you.
Our four-part series for the month of July, “Divine Lifting”, showcases God’s ability to lift us to greater heights even as we trust and walk with Him. Join us this and every Sunday, as we explore the theme.
God bless you.
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