Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Who Has God’s Spirit?

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God's spirit in him?" So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as intelligent and wise as you are. You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you." Pharaoh also said to Joseph, "See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt." Genesis 41:38-41 HCSB 

After Joseph interpreted the dreams of other jail prisoners and then of Pharaoh he was highly regarded by everyone in Egypt. Especially by Pharaoh who made Joseph second in command in all the country. Pharaoh recognized that Joseph was filled with God’s spirit…with the Holy Spirit. That infilling gave Joseph wisdom and knowledge above all others. God had a plan in sending Joseph to Egypt. He was sold—like a slave by his brothers, but God had a plan. A famine in the land of Palestine and in Egypt was real and Joseph had the plan—inspired by God the Holy Spirit—to feed the people during those years of draught. Those that came for food included his own family—his brothers that sold him into slavery. God had a plan.

God has a plan for you. It may not include a trip to Egypt—but a famine can be of something besides lack of food. Don’t let the famine be one that keeps you from God’s Word—from feeding at His Table. Look to God for solutions to your problems. Just remember God’s promise to Jeremiah…For I know the plans I have for you"  -- this is the LORD's declaration -- plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 HCSB. 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, please give me, my family, friends, and neighbors inspiration, wisdom and knowledge that we would live lives holy and pleasing to You. Continue to reveal Your plan for each of us and guide us, helping us to make good decisions.

© 2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.
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