We have all been transformed in Christ Jesus

INSPIRATION
(Giving direction to your day)
Ola Aina
Monday 4th October, 2021

TOTAL TRANSFORMATION 4

Text: “...Joseph being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren...And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh...” Gen 37:2; 41:46b

The total transformation we are talking about is not necessarily an overnight thing. It’s actually a transformation that takes different stages and steps. If you are looking for a quick fix this may never happen.

It’s obvious that the transformation in the life of Joseph was not an overnight thing. It took about 13-14 years for him to arrive at this point. This transformation took Joseph through different experiences and stages. The experiences actually produced character and resilience in him. God does not only change things for us; he also changes us for things. The experiences of Joseph in the house of Potiphar and the prison actually helped him to prepare for the ultimate transformation in the palace. The experiences of every stage were not a waste but became a divine means or instrument to take his life to the ultimate transformation.

Walking with God is not a sprint race but a marathon. It’s people who can stay long enough with God that will ultimately experience this transformation in their lives. As this is going on God is working inside us. We must be patient enough to allow God work in us and then through us. If you are too much in a hurry you’ll not see much of God in your life. Joseph was patient enough at every stage of his journey; doing that which was right before God and man. The journey of life for us are different from one person to another, we must therefore be patient enough to see God work out the details of our lives.
There are so many alternatives in life. The devil has enough of such alternatives. If we are not patient we’ll end up becoming a prey to such alternatives that will further take us far away from God and destiny.

PRAYER:
Lord I declare that the Holy Spirit and your word is producing character and resilience in my life.

LEARN MORE: Heb 10:35-36, James 1:2-4