Genesis 37.1-36
The bible introduces us to One of the young sons of Jacob, namely Joseph. Joseph was a birding young man of 17 years the son of Rachael the beloved wife of Jacob the brother of Esau.
The name Joseph according to the bible means Increase or Addition. A person with such a name has an inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.Typically, this describes who Joseph was
When he saw a dream he thought it worthwhile to come and share it with his siblings. But not knowing that his inspiration could lead him he dire trouble, he went ahead and shared a second one with his entire family. This is what broke the camel's back. And this is what leads us to the topic of today. Could it be possible that you are or may be in a pit?
What is a pit?
It is a deep down underground
It can be described as a place of destiny and forgetfulness.
I call it a dungeon
Why a pit?
A background about Joseph will suffice.
Joseph was the second last born of his mother Rachael
He was the beloved son of his father
To cap this love, his father gave him a coat of many colors that never augured well with his brothers.
He was blessed with great dreams that he was ready and willing to share
Joseph was endowed with great leadership skills as exemplified by his job as a shepherd boy.
All these added together contributed to a plot being hatched by his brothers who threw him in a pit and eventually sold him off to Egypt.
A pit is not a good place to be.It epitomizes the following:-
- It is meant to erase memories of the past
- It is meant to eradicate completely
- Removes competition or threat
- And helps secure one's place
Many could be very insecure with your presence, ability, agility, skill or even how you dispense your responsibility. To deal with you because they cannot tell you out rightly, the pit could be the only avenue or passage point. However, it is not all that gloom because the same could be the vehicle God has prepared to connect and take you to the next level of operation and bless. You were meant to excel and if and when God sees your stagnation, He will initiate the process of taking you to your destiny.People may plan distraction to me, but out of this storm God is going to create calmness that is going to shake them to their nerves. Outwardly the pit may sound as the last death nail to my coffin, but wait till He who is the Ancient of days appears on the scene and things will never be the same again
My siblings, spouse, workmates or even friends and business people could be running scared to my authority and ennoblement.This should be taken to mean that they will take it lying down. You will be put in a pit by those close associates, yes the ones you run to with ideas to confide not knowing they are green snakes in the grass.The ones supposed to be your keepers will betray you. It only took Judas 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus under the guise of a kiss. But take heart, be focused and do not let your dream go. There are many dream killers and do not give them room to kill that that God has put in you.Fight the good fight of faith and you will conquer in the name of Jesus.
The evil they are planning, Gd is bringing good your way in exchange for it. When you read the passage we are discussing you will appreciate the word 'PIT" appears six times. 6 is the number of man.It symbolizes imperfection. Going to the persecution of Jesus you will appreciate that he as accused 6 times Man labors for 6 days before resting on the 7th day. The 6th commandment states that "you shall not murder", only man can be murdered and not animals. As a bible student this helps us understand that Joseph in what he was going through indeed signifies that he was a type of Christ.
Soldiers of the lord, without a Judas in your life you may not break forth to your destiny. Criticism and backstabbing are some of the ingredients to hardening in the Lord's battle. Prepare to be pushed to gain the reality of who the lord is and what He means to achieve in your life. People will put finger in your eyes. Yes people you know very well will provoke you but do not loose hope.The lord is spurring you up and preparing you to take over the next office. Do not concentrate on the now. It is only after Jesus had suffered on the cross that he said "IT IS FINISHED, FATHER I GIVE MY HEART IN YOUR HANDS".This time is coming and is not for those with a faint heart.
Opposition from an insider is very painful a sting but take heart child of God, this is part of the growth process.There is deep pain because it is intense and sustained. It may lead lead to depression but allow me to help you to encourage yourself in the Lord.Soon when you have overcome what you are undergoing will be a Testimony though now its stands tall as a Test. Remember that if you want to keep leading you must keep learning. Yes challenges and problems are part of the learning school of life. Do not give up hope right now you have come such a long way. Yes, we are not those who give up. Act like a leader trained in the school of Jesus Christ. Leaders must first learn to lead themselves before they can attract others to themselves.
Could you be in a pit or are in the pit experience?
Jesus was there and overcame so shall we overcome. Look up to Jesus and he will sort you out. He is the bread of life.He has the master experience and will share with you the over-comer's experience.Time for your victory is nigh, grasp it and run with it and remember the Lord is GOD and only Him is worthy to be praised. Praise Him in whatever you are in, going through and going over. May you receive it in Jesus' name. Amen! Sal-om.
The lord bless you.
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