God Will Get You Through This [Inspired By The Story Of Joseph]

As you read this inspiring article, one might wonder why I choose the Joseph (son of Jacob) as the main character for this article. Great characters in the Bible such as Noah, Abraham, Daniel, David, Isaiah, Paul, Gideon, Moses, Ruth, Esther, Martha all had their fair share of crisis at on point in their life but the one thing that struck me about the story of Joseph is that, here is a guy that never got bitter at God for all that he went through. He was put into a pit and sold into slavery by his own brothers, deported into a foreign land, accused by Potiphar's wife and put into prison for apparently the wrong reason. Through all this trails and tribulations this guy never got bitter but rather his faith in the Lord who gave him a dream to become a ruler was rather strengthened. 

His story shows us that God is always there with us and He desires to get us through it. Ultimate evil planned against you will be used by God for your God. That was what Joseph told his brothers when they met eye-to-eye after twenty years. He said in Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 

I begin this article by introducing you to the believer creed today, it reads "God promises to get me through it. It won’t be easy, painless neither will it quick. But God also promises to use this mess for good. In the meantime don’t be foolish or naive. But don’t despair either. With God’s help you will get through this."

The story of Joseph will be the first to begin in the pit in the Holy Bible but and the first to say that life in the pit stinks and is never a place to be but his story teaches us that life in the pit is the starting point of a dream come true. You may today happen to find yourself in the pit today but know this, God is with you and will get you through it. Those act of injustices to have happen to you in your life today are all meet to strength you and build you up. When God promises to get us through it (pit), He desires to get us through and use the pit to strengthen our faith. The pit you find yourself in today is there to teach us one thing, that ultimately "good" will always triumph every "evil".

Joseph's attack by his brothers caught him off-guard so did yours. His came in the form of slavery, yours...? unemployment, abused, cheated upon or forgotten? Don't despair, because Joseph's story teaches us on basic principle, don't be naive and get bitter, for with God's help, you will not only survive but trive. God will carry you and get you through it. How did Joseph manage to flourish in the midst of these tragedy? He understood this "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive." Joseph tied himself to the pillar of this promise and held on because he trusted in God's judgement. You might not understand your current situation you find yourself but believe in God! He knows what He is doing. 

God redeemed the pain of Joseph over and over again so will He do for you. The torn robe became a royal one. The pit became a palace. The broken family grew old together. The very acts intended to destroy God’s servant turned out to strengthen him.  “You meant evil against me,” Joseph said, but God used it to strength and build up a strong character.  God gave us the story of Joseph to show us that, He the master potter can redeem us from any situation we find ourself in. You’ll get through this. You fear you won’t. We all do. We fear that the depression, the yelling and the pain will never leave but God promises to get us through it. Will it be easy, painless and on a faster pace? I can't guarantee you that, but what I can guarantee you is to trust in His timing. He will surely sustain you and get you through it. 

You might wonder why will God get you through it?  Well let me remind you of this, one of God's favorite phrase is "to get you through it" He gets us through the Red Sea onto dry ground (Ex. 14:22), through the wilderness (Deut. 29:5), through the valley of the shadow of death (Ps. 23:4), and through the deep sea (Ps. 77:19). He will get you through it, when? In His own time. Sometimes God takes his time. It took Him 120years to prepare Noah for the flood, 80years to prepare Moses for his work. God called young David to be king but returned him to the sheep pasture. He called Paul to be an apostle and then isolated him in Arabia for some years. How long will God take with you? He may take his time. His history is redeemed not for a day but a lifetime.

The story of Joseph is in the bible for this reason: to teach you to trust God to trump evil. What Satan intends for evil, God, the Master Potter, redeems for good.  God did for Joseph. At the right time, in the right way, he will do the same for you. Joseph is not the first or the last to have a story that begins in a "pit." His story got worse before it got better. He was abounded, sold into slavery, lied about and imprisoned, but Joseph never gave up or bitter. The boy in the "pit" became prince in the palace and saved a generation from starvation. God knows how to get you to your destiny. Just trust in His timing.
Joseph experienced suffering. He was tossed in a pit, sold into slavery, falsely accused, unjustly put in prison. However, God’s faithfulness om him became evident to all as he was lifted up as a ruler of Egypt and saved many people from famine. You're a Joseph of our generation designed to become an influence to the world and no obstacle can prevent you. If God be for you, no one can be against you.

When Joseph was sold into slavery,  everything he thought he’d ever had vanished. Just like you? Have you been down to your last penny, down the pecking order, down on your luck, down on your life. Life pulls us down but God knows best and knows how to carry you and redeem you. You will get through it. 

Do not plod through life as if there is no God who loves you. As if you alone draw your strength or live life as if the only solution comes from within and not from above. Do not live a God-less life. God loves you and He promises to be by your side and get you through it.

The path to a victorious life wasn’t quick, and it wasn’t painless, but wouldn’t you say that God took this mess and made it into something good?  The Lord who did it for Joseph is still in control and will do so for you.

Through the pain that Joseph went through, one thing was unique about His victorious life: he focused on the promise in spite of the facts. He started the day in the prison but ended up as the prince of the palace. Your situation just like Joseph's comes with pain but focus on the promise and God will certainly get you through.

God was able to heal a broken and dysfunctional family and reunite them with joy. He did it for Joseph and He will surely do that for you and restore your family back together. He will surely get you through it.

God will get you through this not because you are strong but because your friend [Christ Jesus] who sticks closer than a friend is with you. God will get you through this into your divine destiny. He did it for Joseph and will do same for you.

Calamities can leave us off balance and confused. Consider the crisis [famine] the generation of Joseph faced with no hope assured. But then comes the boy in the pit now the Prince in the palace to give hope and save humanity[Genesis 47:25]. You are a Joseph of this generation designed by God to solve humanity crisis. You are a beacon of hope.

In times of crisis know this, God is with you. He always has a reason for bringing us to it. Joseph did. He knew God was in the crisis and went through with a God given plan by saving humanity from starvation. In the difficult moments you need to keep calm and carry on knowing that God is with you in the crisis. 

When faced with challenges in life do not expect miracles to get you through it. Lean on God for help and develop a plan to get through it. Joseph did in his generation [Genesis 41:35-36] and saved the human race. Make a plan and trust God to take you through this.
God’s sovereignty over us should not negate our responsibility of developing a plan in times of crisis. During such times, allow God to empower you with the strength to make it through it. When we lean and trust in our sovereign Lord, we plan more precisely and react more decisively. 

Life makes us all vulnerable sometimes, leadership who face challenge in their scheme of affairs, married couple who cheat on follow partners, pastors whose faith begin to dwindle when faced with questions about the hardships in an economy, we all fall vulnerable at times, but know this, God is with you and His goal is to help you get through it.

Joseph could have given up on God when his brothers sold him into slavery which lead to deportation, slavery in a foreign land and imprisoned. But he held on to faith knowing that God is with him and get him through it. Your story is not different from that of Joseph's and the same God who got him through it will do same for you.

The world's faces a famine [depression,health issues,economic crisis] of our own today and the world needs a Joseph. You are the Joseph of our time and the world needs you. The world needs you so make it your priority to become the beacon of hope.

The Message Of The Cross.

2 Corinthians 5:21 "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."  

The message of the Cross of Christ is the foundation principle of all Biblical Doctrine . It is the foundation because it is the first principle of redemption and salvation for all believers were brought about in the mind of God even before the foundation of the world (I Pet. 1:18-20). This means that every single doctrine must be built on the foundation of Christ and the Cross, or else, in some way, it will be phony.

The Cross represents a great value in every believers life because it's message carries the unconditional love of our Lord. He willing gave His only begotten son to be sacrificed for our sins. His son who knew no sin took all the sin's of the world. Those that has been done and those which is yet to occur on His shoulders. Christ [Jesus] bore our sins in His own body on the tree. —1 Peter 2:24

The Cross represents the great exchange that took place on that faithful day through His unconditional love so that we [believers] gain eternal salvation.

Let the same love that took place on the Cross which represents His amazing grace be the foundation upon which you live your life and show the same unconditional love towards others. For by love Christ Jesus said they will know we are His disciples.

God Is Not Limited By The Laws Of Nature.

As you begin a new year filled with breakthroughs, I urge you to pitch your tent in the land of hope and faithfulness as you believe for a supernatural year. There is nothing to hard for our Lord for He is Jehovah Jireh(The Lord Our Provider). God Is yearning to bring supernatural restoration to you, family, friends and posterity so delight yourself in the Lord and He will give your the secrete desires of your Heart.

God has destined you for greatness and He knows how to make them a reality because He knows every dream He has programmed and promised you for. You might not see a way but with God all things are possible and this is your year to zip-up into far and beyond favor as God gives you the secret desires of your heart.

  He will make sure you end this year saying with a joyful heart that " who would have thought  ..." and amaze you with His miraculous wonders as He make your enemies pay double for any injustice they caused you.

This is a new year so be inspired and hopeful for great and supernatural restoration and breakthroughs.

God Is Counting On You.

We live in a broken world where we treat others unfairly and in a discord way, we are trapped by fear and normally reflect on the pain that are caused by dear ones in our daily life. But one day God has promised to bring change to everything and “the Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings” (Mal. 4:2). The Lord will establish this safe environment where He restores the world with His wisdom,might, and knowledge.                
  But as we wait for that day, God is counting on you to become a miracle in someone‘s life. A simple act of kindness, a simple hug and word‘s of encouragement that can be the spark that brings them back to life and be the answer to their prayer. God put miracles in you and become a miracle. God is counting on you to be a miracle. One of the closest thing to the heart of God is helping hurting people.

Wait Upon The Sovereign Lord.

Ever recalled been in the waiting room of a hospital for your turn to see the physician? While in the waiting room of the hospital, no one keeps your company but yourself! Take a moment and examine around you and realize where you sit! This planet is God‘s waiting room! You might be waiting upon the Lord to give, help and heal you. Just like being in the hospital waiting for the physician to offer you prescription, it will be prudent for you to wait for God though a heart of worship and never give up and lose your faith in God while you wait. Christ Jesus made this known to us " my Father is always at His work ". Want fresh strength, vigor and legs that don't grow weary? Then delight yourself in God and He will bring rest to your soul! God will take you through this waiting room of His after all He is the Great Physician.

Be Quick To Give Thanks To God!

God never created us to contain the glory but to give Him the praise and glory He deserves. It wasn't by our own ability and strength that we had all the accomplishments in any facet of our life. It was all by the mighty and goodness of our almighty God that we have had such success. It wasn't by our talents, our educational qualifications but by the amazing grace of God almighty. Nothing in life happens by accident or without purpose. The higher we get in life, the higher we need to give thanks to God and walk humbly in the sight of God. Start your day with a thankful heart and humility and always know it's a good thing to give thanks to God!

Sovereign Over Us

Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."

The plans of God still prospers, He has not forgotten us for the Lord is with us in the fire and the flood and He is faithful forever and always embrace us with the love that casts out fear. Many are the afflictions that confronts us, but one graceful shift from God will cause a great change in our life. Be hopeful and know that His sovereignty over us will cause us to triumph even in the darkest hour of our life. Just believe in Him and know that He is still sovereign over His children!