Daily Scripture
Daily Scripture: Prospering in the Pit
Be blessed as you meditate on and apply te truth of God’s word found in Genesis 39 (KJV)
Genesis 39
2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD [...]
Be blessed as you meditate on and apply te truth of God’s word found in Genesis 39 (KJV)
Genesis 39
2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
Joseph had nothing of his own. He didn’t own any livestock, he had no land or possessions..he was a slave in the house of Potiphar and yet this passage declares “he was a prosperous man.” By the standards most peopl would set for PROSPERITY I doubt any person in Joseph’s predicament would qualify. One thing the life of Jopseph reveals is that prosperity isn’t in the money we have or the things we own, or even in our status or position (At this point he hadn’t yet been elevated in the ranks of Pharaoh’s government). No, real prosperity is in realized in what takes place in our soul (mind, will, and thought) and spirit. Joseph may have been physically in the pit and made a slave but he had the Lord’s promise and dream burning within him. Because of that he was able to function in adversity with the right attitude. More importantly this attitude was evident to all who observed him, in other words it had an IMPACT on the unbelieving world around him. As a result of that (impact and relationship) the Lord caused everything he touched to flourish.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: Dream Sharing
Be blessed as you mediate on and apply the wisdom of God’s word found in Genesis 37 (KJV)
Genesis 37
5And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
6And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
7For, behold, we were [...]
Be blessed as you mediate on and apply the wisdom of God’s word found in Genesis 37 (KJV)
Genesis 37
5And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
6And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
7For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
8And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
Let Joseph’s experience with his brothers serve as a lesson to you. In this exchange we learn two very valuable lessons. First, be careful with whom you choose to share your dreams and visions of the future with. This may come as a surprise to you but not everyone you meet (or who even clains the title of “christian”) will rejoice or be encouraging when you tell them what God has shared with you or has planned for you to do in the kingdom. There will be those who are not only discouraging but downright hurtful; DO NOT LET THAT DETER YOU. If God has given you a word or mandate you do not need anyone else to validate it.
Second when speaking to others remember that the listening ears of people are always tuned in to station WII-FM. They want to know What’s In It For Me. I believe it was quite possible that in Joseph’s excitement about his dream he may have been somewhat braggadoscious and overlooked the body language that was demonstrating his brother’s internal hurt. He missed out on a tremendous opportunity to encourage them in the Lord. Bottom Line: Learn to develop a listening ear that allows you to identify with your audience and reach them at their point of need.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: Love In The Right Language
Many times fear is the result of insecurities developed as the result of a parental relationship. Here is a great post on how you can get your children started off on the righ foot, building self esteem, trust, and confidence.
Genesis 37 (KJV)
3Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son [...]
Many times fear is the result of insecurities developed as the result of a parental relationship. Here is a great post on how you can get your children started off on the righ foot, building self esteem, trust, and confidence.
Genesis 37 (KJV)
3Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
4And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
As parents we need to be aware of the message we send to our loved ones about how we feel about them. Even if we say “I love all my children the same” we may be doing them a disservice. Because each child is different and has unique personality, strengths, and weaknesses they may also require our love to be expressed to them differently. Love is only love when it is spoken according to the person we are loving’s language. That was a mouthful, what it means is that for one child quality time might mean love; but to another verbal recognition, and to another the act of giving a special gift or going to the movies. If you communicate your love to them in a different language they may not get it! Israel’s mistake was not that he loved Joseph so much, but that he didn’t express, in the right way, his love for his other children. Because of this Joseph posed a threat to their position within the family and their level of security. Odds are Israel never meant for it to be that way. Today, be sure to speak your child’s (and spouse’s) love language, and let them know their position in your heart is secure
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: What’s In A Name?
The word of the Lord will stand forever. The question is what is its standing in your life? May the blessing of the Lord overtake you as you stand on this Word found in Genesis 35 (KJV)
Genesis 35
17And it came to pass, when she (Rachel) was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, [...]
The word of the Lord will stand forever. The question is what is its standing in your life? May the blessing of the Lord overtake you as you stand on this Word found in Genesis 35 (KJV)
Genesis 35
17And it came to pass, when she (Rachel) was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.
18And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father (Jacob) called him Benjamin.
As Rachel was giving birth to this, the last of Jacob’s sons, knowing she was about to die, she cried out the name to be given to the child, Benoni which is interpreted “Son of my sorrow”, but Jacob, and God, had other plans and instead gave him the name Benjamin or “Son of my strength.” Today you may be going through a sorrowful experience, but the end result of that experience will be what YOU decide to call it. You can determine it to be the “end of you”, “the straw that broke the camels’ back”, or “evidence that I am a loser”. Your success, though, is reliant on you siding with God in these situations and “calling things which be not as though they were!” Jacob had every reason to be sorrowful, but chose not to accept that is the final say in his life. He knew that God could take a mess and make a miracle; and just as God did for Jacob he will do for you and take everything the enemy has meant for evil in your life and cause it to work together for your good.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: Don’t be Afraid to Prosper on the Inside
Here is a great post for overcoming internal fears…….
Be blessed as you meditate and apply on today’s scripture passage to your life.
Genesis 32 (NIV)
26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.”
But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”
27 The man asked him, “What is [...]
Here is a great post for overcoming internal fears…….
Be blessed as you meditate and apply on today’s scripture passage to your life.
Genesis 32 (NIV)
26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.”
But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”
27 The man asked him, “What is your name?”
”Jacob,” he answered.
28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, [e] because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.”
With all the talk and teaching aout prosperity one thing we need to understand is the first place that prosperity needs to take place is on the inside of us. We learn in III John that it is God’s will for us to “prosper and be in health even as OUR SOULS PROSPER” (caps added). I beleive that Jacob battled feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. You would too if every time someone spoke your name they were prophesying “DECEIVER”. As he returned home from serving Laban back to his father’s house he had an encounter with The Angel of the Lord and got the blessing he really needed… a changed name. Once you recieve Jesus in your heart you too recieved a name change, ”Christian”, one who is like Christ! Add to that “Overcomer”! Now let your life LIVE UP to that name.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: Vowing To Turn It Around
As the rain falls on the earth this morning, let the spirit of God rain on you and reign in you as you meditate on tese words found in Genesis 28 (NIV)
Genesis 28
20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am [...]
As the rain falls on the earth this morning, let the spirit of God rain on you and reign in you as you meditate on tese words found in Genesis 28 (NIV)
Genesis 28
20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD [g] will be my God 22 and [h] this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”
Up to this point in his life Jacob had been true to his names meaning, Deceiver. Through deception he had gained both his brother’s birthright and blessing. After encountering God in a dream he woke up and made this vow and began to change his direction. Though he experienced challenges along the way and was himself the victim of deception at the hand of his Father -in-law Laban (even he couldn’t vioate the law of sowing and reaping) Jacob experienced God’s protection and supernatural provision.
Today set your focus on building the kingdom of God and allow the Holy One of Israel to work on your behalf.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.
Daily Scripture: The Power of The Blessing
Continue to trust in the eternal truth of God’s Word. While times and people will change He is always the sam and His word will not fail. Be blessed as you meditate and apply the truth of the Word found in Genesis 27 (NKJV)……
Genesis 27
38 And Esau said to his father, “Have you only one [...]
Continue to trust in the eternal truth of God’s Word. While times and people will change He is always the sam and His word will not fail. Be blessed as you meditate and apply the truth of the Word found in Genesis 27 (NKJV)……
Genesis 27
38 And Esau said to his father, “Have you only one blessing, my father? Bless me—me also, O my father!” And Esau lifted up his voice and wept.
The reaction of Esau after finding out that Jacob stole his father’s blessing is one we as father’s should not take lightly. With all that we provide for our children: food on the table, a place to live, clothes on their back there is something every child has need of….The blessing of their father. Withholding our blessing from our children is perhaps the most damaging thing we can do to their self esteem and their outlook on life. Even if you do not approve of what they do, you need to let your children know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you value who they are. Today make it a point to speak a blessing over your children (and your spouse); you have the power to decree a thing and see it be so in their lives.
One other thing, I want you to know today, if you didn’t grow up with a father or perhaps grew up with one who was abusive or not there for you your heavenly father LOVES you, so much so that he sacrificed his one and only son on your behalf and entrusted his holy spirit to you. I declare right now that YOU are blessed and highly favored among men, you are a strong and mighty man who will produce much fruit, you are full of wisdom and with long life the Lord will satisfy you. In Jesus name.
God Bless You,
Dr A.J.