Prepared

My Dear One, 

There are times in your life when it has felt as if you are ‘circling the mountain,’ travelling repeatedly the same worn paths and facing the same circumstantial scenery. Your heart has been undivided and focused on me, however, your situation has caused you to wonder if you made a mistake and mis-heard my voice. 

Today, consider Joseph. I called him to be a national leader at seventeen, but this was not his first role. His brothers sold him into slavery, yet I surrounded him with favour. Although hard, Joseph learnt to trust that my ways were above his, and stayed faithful to me despite his circumstances. One night, he was given the opportunity to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. In one day, he went from prisoner to Pharaoh’s right hand. Through faith in me, he emerged from captivity fully prepared to step into his purpose. 

So today, Beloved, Do not be afraid! Place your hand in mine and trust, for I will work all things to ensure you are fully prepared and victorious in your God-given purpose! 

Activation:

Reflect with Holy Spirit on your life so far. Ask him to reveal instances where God has sovereignly worked in your life and thank him for them. Then pray this prayer: Dear Lord, I choose today to trust you, even when it isn’t clear to me what you are doing. I recognize that you are All Knowing and your ways are not my ways. I place my hand in yours and choose to follow you fully as you lead me victoriously into my God-given purpose! Amen. 

Proverbs 3: 5 (ESV) 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your path. 

Genesis 50:20 (NIV)

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.