It’s vital that we catch the powerful truth that God is a loving Father. If we don’t receive that in our hearts, we will always struggle with guilt, shame, condemnation and fear. The enemy of our souls uses fear, doubt and condemnation to make us feel like God is angry at us and wants to punish us. Yet, it is the enemy that want to destroy us. God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son to die on the cross to save us and to adopt us into His family. Luke 12:32 says: “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”. Did you just read that? It is His pleasure! He rejoices to see us as part of His family. He loves to converse with us and walk with us. He loves when we relate to Him as our Father. He is the one who taught us to call Him Father. His Kingdom is awesome! In His Kingdom, there is healing (Matthew 4:23). The poor in spirit are blessed in His Kingdom (Matthew 5:3). The persecuted are blessed in His Kingdom (Matthew 5:10). His Kingdom belongs to those who obey His commandments (Matthew 5:19). His will is done in His Kingdom (Matthew 6:10). All of our needs are met in His Kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Spirits of evil are cast out when His Kingdom is present.(Matthew 12:28). In Christ, we are now kingdom citizens, and all things are new. We do not have to struggle any more. We are part of His Kingdom and its His good pleasure to give us the Kingdom.
The Patriarch Joseph went through many trials and tribulations. His family, including his own father did not believe in his dreams. He was sold into slavery by his own brethren. He was falsely accused. He was thrown into prison on bogus charges. Yet, in spite of all of these overwhelming problems and attacks, God still placed him in authority over all those who attacked him. God vindicated his faith and faithfulness. God turned his mourning into dancing. The Lord reminds you today that He is able to turn your situation around. Whatever the enemy meant for evil in your life, God can bring great good out of it, so don’t allow the enemy to deceive you into thinking that there is no hope. Christ is your hope today. Place your trust in Him today. He is about to turn your mourning into dancing!
Genesis 50:20 “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”
