3 P's

The Pit
Joseph in Genesis 37-50 found himself in awkward situations. Some of it was because of himself, and other issues were based on the call of God.

We should say, the "price", of the call of God.

Joseph was thrown in a pit for proclaiming ridiculous grand visions of truth. I say ridiculous because if you have read that story, you would say too that he was ridiculous for telling all his older brothers, and his father and mother that someday that his whole family would bow before him in deep awe...
If my younger brother would of told me that, living at home, I would of thrown him in a pit too along with his coat of many colorful visions!!! I am saying that timing is everything. You can be right, but still be wrong. Right in what you are saying, but wrong in either the delivery, or wrong in the timing of that delivery. Joseph may have been able to spare himself the pit, even though God meant it for his good. But He did "meant it" (not a typo, read your Bibles!).

The Prison
After Joseph is pulled out of his lofty pit, he is sold into slavery where he is blamed for something that he never did. The prison is symbolic of a training ground. (A time where you know you can do the same things as successful people, but don't have the same connections or favor right now!) What God does in the prison is hold you back, put you on a shelf, and for a moment you feel forgotten about. Even though God hasn't forgotten about you, you are there for 2 reasons... to develop your character, and stay faithful to God. The experiences of the prison sustain you when blessings come. The prison works all the pride out of you, and allows Jesus to live in the flesh (Gal 2:20) through you. It is a necessary time. God's favor and anointing are built during this time.

The Palace
Later Joseph is exonerated for validated time in the pit, and the prison. He goes to the palace to rule as second in command only to the King of Egypt or Pharoah. Of course, now, all those lofty, ridiculous dreams don't seem to mean so much now, but they do come true. They come true because "Joseph being bowed to" is not the issue. The issue for Joseph to reign was not to glorify himself, but that a nation would be saved under starvation and famine. Those dreams came true not only because God had truly given them, but could I suggest that Joseph also submitted himself to the process of God. We know this because even when tempted with adultery with Potipher's wife, Joesph runs out not wanting to sin and dishonor God. He ran from the right thing.

Joseph began to see the process of God in his 13 year journey from going to the pit as a 17 year old boy. Then, the prison, and finally the palace at age 30. God has a method to what seems like madness to you. Remember, God is in control, not you.

Strategic Partners

In the next few posts I will be looking to post Horizons Strategic Partner List. 

After the Partners are contacted and release Horizons to publish their names on this site, then we will post, but only with permission!

God Bless.

John 17 is one of the greatest prayers that Christ prayed directly to the Father that is recorded in scripture. 

Jesus is talking about fulfilling the vision that God gave him to accomplish.

Something very important that Jesus says in verse 22.

He has given you the same glory, that God has given to Jesus.

The heart of Christ is to have ultimate unity between you and God himself.

Now, think about all your issues, problems, and troubles. 

See how they compare to John 17:22- "I have given them the glory that you gave me, so they may be one as we are one".

You have the glory of God in you. It binds you to the Father.

It's all good.

too long

It has been quite a long time since I have updated this. Let's just say that we are all a work in progress!

When I think about that progress, I think of Daniel, in the Bible. He definitely had quite a process that he went through as a prophet to his time.

He was taken captive from his family about 605 B.C. Then he was told not to pray, thrown into a pit of hungry lions, and made fun of by other court officers.

He served in that court over 70 years in government. God had given Daniel great end time visions plus the great prediction of the birth of the Messiah.

What made Daniel strong was his personal relationship with God in the face of opposition. Instead of focusing on his own dreams about 88 reasons why Jesus should of returned in 1988, he focused on his present relationship with God.

Because of Daniel's faith King's were humbled, or humbly understood that God was in control. Daniel was on a role realizing the sovereignty of God. (Which means, God can do whatever He darn well pleases). Daniel persevered through tough situations.

It may seem that you are in a den of hungry lions. Keep your relationship with God together and you will see the salvation of the Lord. More later...