Topic: Rest 5
Gen.45.5 – Now, therefore, be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
When we look at the key players in the life of David, most of the people in his life, betrayed him. Starting with his brothers who sold him into slavery. But of all this betrayal and hatred, David did not get bitter and vengeful. He never sought the opportunity to get back at those who wronged him. Why? Joseph said to his brothers. “You thought you meant it for evil… Do not be angry with yourselves that you sold me hither, for God did send me before you to preserve life”
You were only a player in God’s divine plan to bring rest to us all even at such a time as this.
I will always say this, God will not bring you into a city he has not shown you. So don’t focus on the offense, hatred, betrayal, but focus on the rest, focus on the promise God has made to you, focus on that city towards which you make your journey. Consciously or unconsciously enemies and friends are God’s tools to move you a step closer to your rest especially when he sees you have become comfortable where at a point, he raises a Potiphera to move you out of that comfort zone to Prison, a step closer to the Palace.
*Prayer: Father I thank you for all the people that you bring into my life to play a part in bringing me closer to my rest. Help me understand their roles and not be overtaken with bitterness in Jesus’ name!!
Further Reading: Gen. 37:1-36, Gen. 39:1-33