May 07, 2008
Steps verses Leaps, continued
14. The season of promotion was upon him yet it was delayed for two years. Can you imagine? The gift of God within Joseph gave the Cupbearer the interpretation of his dream, yet he forgot Joseph! I have seen this many times during my ministry. God has used me extensively to bless people, to be an instrument of favor in their lives, yet they forget me. Amazingly, many times they are embarrassed to acknowledge the fact that God used me for their miracle. Why? I used to think it was personal but it isn’t at all. Jesus ministered to people constantly yet few ever returned to give him thanks. Even today, God will do a work in people’s lives without ever receiving the return of gratitude.
15. Joseph’s promotion was for a specific season. The famine was scheduled. The elements were aligned. Joseph received his training. Now, the Pharaoh dreams. The BIble says, ”Even at night your Spirit instructs my heart.” The moment has come.
16. Joseph’s gifts make a way for him. Proverbs says, ”The gift opens you up to the presence of the great.” Your promotion will come into your life not because you’re cute, or you’re privileged, but because of a God assigned gift within you opens the door. It is the key that swings the doors of palaces.
17. Joseph’s gift answered the crisis in Pharaoh’s life. Your gift is for the solution of a person’s crisis. Miracles only happen through people. Any assignment of a miracle will involve a relationship. God doesn’t perform magic; He performs miracles.
18. Your gift to others will compensate you. Few people will acknowledge this fact, but your compensation is a direct result of your ability to solve other people’s problems.
-to be continued