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A "Joseph" Calling
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Posted by: MamaMoreno
by Os Hillman
And he sent a man before them - Joseph, sold as a slave. ~ Psalm 105:17
God is doing a unique work around the world today. He is rising up Josephs throughout the world. Some are still in the "pit" stage of their pilgrimage, while others are heading toward fruitfulness. What does it take for a man to become a true Joseph? It takes years of preparation and testing to be a true Joseph. It takes what the psalmist says in Psalm 105:17. He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them - Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true. The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free (Psalm 105:16-20).
A true Joseph is one who is a provider both spiritually and materially for those in the Body of Christ. It is a person who understands that he is simply a manager of all that God has entrusted to him. It is a person who has humility and a broken and contrite heart before God. But how does God prepare modern-day Josephs?
Modern-day Josephs are prepared through their own versions of bruised feet, with shackles and necks put in irons. It is often through the adversity of failed finances, failed marriages, failed relationships, and broken dreams. These are the things that try men the most. These are the things God uses to allow the Josephs of our day to be proven by the Word of the Lord. Once proven, God brings them out of their prisons and uses them mightily for His purposes. Joseph went through his own trials - not because of any failure, but because of an incredible calling: to save and provide for an entire nation. God had to prepare this man with 13 years of broken dreams and humble circumstances in order to break every ounce of pride and self-will. God could not afford to have a 30-year-old steeped in arrogance and pride running an entire nation.
When I attended a world conference on global evangelization in South Africa, I was privileged to sit among 45 other men from different parts of the world who had a Joseph calling on their lives. These men of means had humility of heart and a spirit unlike any others I have met in my country. Each one had his own Joseph story. It was an incredible scene that changed my life and my own view of business. This allowed me to see firsthand this phenomenon that is going on throughout the world. Many believe God is rising up these servants to prepare for a worldwide economic earthquake and to fund a global harvest of souls. Even since this conference, one nation is being dramatically affected because of a Joseph who has stepped forward to fulfill his calling for that nation. It is an awesome demonstration of God's power working today.
Are you willing to allow God to do whatever it takes for you to become a true Joseph? Ask the Lord today to do whatever is necessary to fully use your gifts and talents for His eternal Kingdom.
Posted by: MamaMoreno
God, So often I look at what people are going through and feel sorry for them. And when I'm going through tough times, I am upset about it. But when I look at Joseph and all he went through, then see where that led, I understand that You have a plan for us in all that happens. If Joseph had not been put in that pit, then sold into slavery, then taken to the rulers, he would not have been in the place to save his family nor the children of Israel. Lord, please help me remember Joseph and his outcome when I'm in the midst of troubles I don't understand. I pray that my outcome will be a "Joseph outcome," accomplishing Your purpose. Do what is necessary to use my gifts and talents for Your eternal Kingdom. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Posted by: walkin2e
A very good post....These "Josephs" are in the world, being prepared and trained by God. often, these men (and women) are those who "ordinary" Christians shun to the side...with statements like "they can't be of God, look at all their troubles...failed marriages, bankruptcy, etc. etc." Little do they realize that these trials have brought the "Joseph" individual into an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. One day, God will speak the word and these individuals will take up the positions God had trained them for....Their schooling was not in a seminary..it was in the school of hard knocks, prayer, agony of soul...all taught by the Holy Ghost.
Psalm 75 verses 6, 7 "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another."
Walkin2e
Posted by: bill & alexis
WOW, WOW, WOW! I humbly knew I had this anointing for about a year now, but this post hit me soooo hard (Tears, Powerful confirmation in the Spirit, etc.) This describes exactly what I had went through - every element down to the last detail! I cannot describe this in words...
I got out of my personal pit only three years ago - I'm 33 now. And I praise the Lord for what I had to go through to be of use for HIS Glory!
I am evening moderating the Interpreting Dreams portion of this website! Praise the Lord Our God - HE IS AN AWESOME GOD!!!
-Bill
Posted by: JeriRose12
Wow, hallelujah! Yes, God is working on me, trying to get all the pride out of me. Trying to remove all the junk stopping Him from shining through me completely. I keep wondering why it's so tough. Well, here is the reason. As a giver, one constantly asks God, "Then, where's the money?" But here is the answer! When I am truly able to handle the amounts of money I dream of giving into His kingdom, He will supply it. Thanks for sharing this!
Dear Lord, please give me patience. The battle has been so hot, I know the day is close at hand. Give me patience to endure the trials, while I wait for the promises You have, personally, given me. Continue to break me. Give me the strength to face each thing You are allowing to humble me. Lord, let me look like You when all this is finsihed. Let Your Glory be what they see through. Bring out the pure gold that You are mining for. In Jesus Name, amen.
~JeriRose~
Finding HIM in 2005