Do you feel misunderstood and forsaken by the people you love? Have you been falsely accused and stripped of everything, without a dime to your name? Maybe today, you feel that you have hit rock bottom and you wonder if you can ever rise again.
Joseph, who was sold by his brothers into slavery (see Genesis 37:28), went through all these experiences and emotions. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was a “mess,” he believed that it was not an accident. Though the things that were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was making all things work together for his good. And it was indeed so—Joseph eventually rose to occupy the most powerful position in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh (see Genesis 41:40).
Probably, this consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his brothers when he met them again later in his life. Joseph told them, “But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5).
So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. Be Jesus-conscious. Though you may have nothing or not much now in the natural, the truth is that you have everything when you have Jesus!
The same Jesus who went around blessing others with 12 baskets full of leftovers, a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of fishes, and who never impoverished anybody, will empower you to succeed in life. The same Jesus who went about doing good will cause good to explode in your life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving anyone sickness will keep you in divine health and protect you from harm.
Beloved because “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), as He was with Joseph, He is with you right now. And He will empower you to live the high life—the abundant life in which you will see God’s promises manifest!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
You should never feel alone. You may be all by yourself, but for us believers, Jesus is right there with us. When Jesus sent His own Spirit to be in us and with us, He did it for a good reason. He said that He would never leave us or abandon us. With His own Spirit in us, we are never alone. We may feel lonely, but even then, we should realize the truth. Jesus is with us every step of the way in our life. When Peter walked on water, he was doing just fine until he took his eyes off Jesus. That's the trick (to walking on water - or anything in life) keep your eyes on Jesus. Jesus loves you, He died for you and His death redeemed you. When we keep our eyes on Jesus and not our circumstances, we are home free. We gain a feeling of power and safety. We know that we are loved and blessed and when we have a life of Jesus-consciousness, we are not sin-conscious. When we go through life knowing that our sins have been washed away by the blood of Christ, we live with the righteousness of Jesus and are living the high life. Today, pray to God that He will show you His Son in all His glory and grace and all that He has done for you. Take a fresh look at your Lord and never look away.
