The Will of God Joseph looked up the deep pit into which he had been cast. His cries for mercy echoed off the jagged walls, muffled by the laughter of his older brothers taunting him. He was deeply wounded by the depth of their hatred. Turning to Heaven he pled for deliverance. Joseph longed for home and for the love of his father. Surely it was God’s will. But God wanted Joseph to go to Egypt. Success awaited young Joseph in this new land, so strange to him. But it soon turned to chains. Joseph looked up the bleak walls of an Egyptian prison-house. The darkest of night brought groanings and chains. With the dawn of day the darkness remained. Joseph prayed for freedom, he longed for home. Surely it was God’s will that Joseph escape Egypt, break free of this horrible fate. But God put a wiser Joseph near the throne of Pharaoh. Joseph looked down on the prostrated bodies of his own flesh and blood. All the emotions of the hatred endured, the hardships of trails faced, the pain of separation thrust upon him could now surface as sweet revenge was gained on the sons of Israel. But Joseph looked up for guidance and God’s will brought forth forgiveness. Perhaps Joseph would tell us that it is not always easy to determine God’s will. It is often easier to overlook it for our own or to reject it as unpalatable. But there is one certain way of identifying God’s will, get to know God. The more we come to understand God, the more natural it will be to recognize His will. And that is the secret of the life of Joseph he was always looking up! David Bragg
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:50:17 +0000
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