Word for the day "Don't give up on God now"
Genesis 40: 14 (NLT) And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place. 15 For I was kidnapped from my homeland, the land of the Hebrews, and now I’m here in prison, but I did nothing to deserve it.”I sincerely believe Joseph’s trial of waiting broke his heart. Listen to his pathetic plea to the cupbearer, after Joseph revealed to him that he would be restored and released from prison: “But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house, I (have) done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon” (Genesis 40:14-15).Some would ask where Joseph’s faith was. He was so close to God that he could interpret dreams and mysteries. God spoke to him, so why didn’t he just rest and trust in God to get him out? Why such a pitiful plea to the cupbearer to talk to Pharaoh? He was being tried by the Word! You can read it, pray it, preach it, but until it is tested in you, it will not produce life. Some of you are being severely tried by the Word right now. You have seen God answer many prayers, but right now you are looking at a longstanding unanswered prayer. Your crying, your shouting, your uplifted hands, your travail all seem to go unheard with no evidence of an answer anywhere.Let me tell you what it is going to take to overcome in these type of days or seasons. We must stand on every promise and pray in faith, effectually, fervently, without doubt, and then wait and rest, trusting the Lord to do what is right, in the Lord’s time and His way. Few Christians today wait with patience for God to work in Divine timing. The more it is delayed, the angrier some get. Some finally give up, thinking God doesn’t answer. Today’s message is to remind you, don’t give up on God now!Power Scripture: Say with Habakkuk, “I might rest (wait quietly) in the day of trouble. Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines, and the fields shall yield no meat, and there be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places” (Habakkuk 3:16-19).Point to ponder- I just want to encourage someone today who like me, is waiting on God to bring you to the place Purposed for your life. Join me in believing God even as today’s passage brings forth, “It’s God’s timing” that brings the results we need for life! And there are times we will literally experience out hearts being broken while waiting on the Lord for ultimate Victory!Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of December 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Rita McGuffin, Ms. Mable Bazemore, and Ms. Gertrude Scott. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow! Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2 ORD