Stuff Happens!

Numbers 20:15 – “Our ancestors went down into Egypt, and we lived there many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our ancestors”. (NIV)

    As a favor to Joseph, when the children of Israell first entered the land of Egypt they came under the invitation and protection of Pharaoh.  As time passed and the generations grew the welcome mat was soon replaced by a yoke man’s whip.  They went from fun-in-the-sun to beaten and abused.  As time passed a few critical things changed.  Their population grew exponentially due to God’s favor; the attitude of the Egyptians changed out of fear and the Pharaoh who knew Joseph did not pass on the “be-good-to-our-visitors” instructions to the pharaohs that came after him. 

    We too can see some things in our lives start off on a fun note but after the passage of time grow to be quite sour.  Just as in the case of the children of Israel, we too have a deliverer who can save us from our affliction. We might need to stay in some discomfort for a while, not as a punishment but to glorify God in our deliverance.  If you are experiencing such a torment now, think about how God could be using the situation for his glory and to enhance his coming kingdom.  Keep praying for release; but consider it a privilege to be used for that purpose.  Soon this shall pass; God shall hear and respond from heaven.  Time passes; things change; keep the faith and watch God do miraculous things.

    Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day.  Don’t be distracted; stay on your purpose!  Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn