Monday, December 17, 2007

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JOSEPH’S COATS
 
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented robe for him.  Genesis 37:3 
 
Joseph’s life story is told by two coats that he wore. One was the coat of favor, the other was the coat of temptation. Let’s look at them: ' Israel (Jacob) loved Joseph more than all his children...and he made him a coat of many colours.' That coat symbolized the special favor that would rest on Joseph all his life. Even in prison, '... the Lord... granted him favour... So the warden put Joseph in charge of all... ' (Genesis 39:21-22 ). And later we read, 'Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt’' (Genesis 41:41). Five times in one chapter we read, 'The Lord was with Joseph.' That’s favor! But the favor of God doesn’t exempt us from attack. Listen: '... Joseph was handsome... and... his master’s wife... said, ‘Come to bed with me!’... But he left his cloak in her hand and ran... ' (See Genesis 39:6-12). When God begins to bless you, the enemy will use whatever he can to pull you down and keep you from fulfilling your destiny. God’s plan was to save a nation through Joseph. What if he’d given in to temptation? Wise up! The battle is not just about you - it’s about those God plans to bless through you, like your children, your grandchildren and your circle of influence. Satan will offer you the pleasures of a moment in exchange for the high privilege of fulfilling God’s will. Don’t go for it! Pull your priorities back up on the screen. Get back into focus. Walk with God and live with the future in view.
 
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me keep off the coat of temptation and wear the coat only you can give – that of your favor.  Use me in ways that further your kingdom through others.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen
 

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