Story of a Rejected Immigrant

Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph's hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. Genesis 41:42. Continue...

Overnight, God turned around the life of Joseph from an abandoned and rejected immigrant to a favoured and respected leader. He had suffered from the jealousy of his brothers, the malice of his boss’ wife and the abuse of prison life. Considering the apparent retrogression of his life the obvious conclusion was that Joseph was headed for a life of frustration and bitterness. At almost every turn of his life, something had gone wrong.

One day the routine and pattern of his life was interrupted. God stepped into the cycle of frustration and restarted a new pattern of blessing for him. This was not a random act of God. It was simply the appointed time for Joseph to begin reaping the rewards of all the years of faithfulness and service that had previously gone unrewarded.

Points to note:

Ø       Joseph’s hands which a few hours ago had been in prison chains now wore the king’s signet ring. 

Ø       Joseph’s clothes which a few hours ago were general prison issue, were now the robes of royalty.

Ø       Joseph’s neck which a few hours ago bore burdens in prison was now adorned with a beautiful gold chain.

In less than twenty four hours, God took everything that was a shame and a reproach to Joseph and replaced it with honour. He is still in the transformation business. He can change the routine and pattern of your life. MAY GOD GIVE YOU A JOSEPH EXPERIENCE, AND CROWN YOU WITH HONOUR!!!

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