God's Steps Don't Always Make Sense

Genesis 39; Genesis 40; Genesis 41; Luke 16

Scripture:
Genesis 39:2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 20And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

Observation:
Joseph went pit to Potiphar's house to the king's personal prison. God's favor was on him in all these season's, for Joseph served with excellence, faithfulness and reverence to the Lord. In the natural it looks like he is on a downward slope but in the spirit he is advancing and God is positioning Joseph for greatness. Sometime the road up might involve a few downhill slopes. Joseph never let his heart get in a mess even though in the natural things seemed to get worse and worse. He stayed the course and guarded his heart. Yesterday pastor Donna Crouch spoke on Proverbs 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. I am reminded today to trust God no matter how bad the natural season might look. God purpose is to advance me and bring increase into my life so that I may be a blessing to others. God is for me, His favor is upon me. I must resist the temptation to question, to operate in fear and to look to the left or the right. God has a future and a hope for me. I claim it and receive it today.

Application:
God is positioning me for blessing, breakthrough and influence. I must guard my heart from looking in at the natural and keep focus on His word, promises and presence.

Prayer:
Lord thank You for this word today. At times things do not always make sense and the pressure is on. You oh Lord are still in control. You plan is to bless me and make me a blessing. I ask You to forgive me for sometimes operating in fear instead of faith. For looking at the natural instead of the spiritual position You have placed me in. Sharpen me like Joseph. I pray that my eyes, ear, heart and mind would be fixed on You. Lord I ask You for wisdom and favor to lead and serve my pastor. Bless my wife, our home, our finances, our future, our callings and our our health. Thank You for all You are doing in our lives. I love You. Amen.