Know your Position!

The story of Joseph is so awesome. This morning God dealt with me about character advancement. In order for Joseph to get to the high place that God was placing him in, he had to learn a few things. He had to learn love, loyalty, faith, relationship, vision, and forgiveness. Joseph learned love from his brothers. Even though Joseph was a favorite, he experienced hate in his own house hold. I can just imagine the mean things that he heard his brothers say about him or the way that he felt when he was left out of things they were doing. Joseph had to learn how to love the ones that were closet to him in order to love other people. When you can love a family member that has hurt you, you can love anybody. Joseph needed that love so that he wouldn’t grow bitter in the 13 years that God had in him Egypt. He also needed that love in order to effectively serve the people that God was sending him to. I also believe that he compassion for people that were in a bad situation. Now, Joseph was a favorite and he was sent, but he was also in bondage. Joseph was not bitter in his bondage, but instead he was faithful and responsible. These were qualities that God was going to use in Joseph later on. Joseph was loyal in that he took his job seriously. He did not sleep with his master’s wife and endured being lied on with dignity. Joseph was not swayed by his emotions. In prison, Joseph was still a favorite. He was the head even in prison. Joseph knew who his God was. Through every level that God takes you through, you should never forget who he is. I believe that Joseph was a man who prayed. This is important because in order to be used effectively by God, you need to have a relationship with him. Joseph understood vision. God gave him visions (dreams) and the gift of being able to interpret dreams. The most important thing that Joseph was able to do was forgive. He did not rub his position in his brothers’ face when they needed him. You need to understand the levels of growth in God. Seek him on your position in life and ask him what he is trying to teach you. Be encouraged and full of faith!!!!

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