Activating a glorious future

Text: Job 8:7, Deut.26:19, Ex.3:8 & 17

Topic: Activating a glorious future

This topic shall be considered with the following sub-heading:

Background to the study

During the journey into the future (Joseph a case study)

Nuggets for activating the glorious future

Conclusion

Background to the study

The book Job unveils a story that should help us to understand that God is sovereign and just, even though we may not understand His ways,( Is.55:8-9) and also to clearly clarify that suffering is not automatically a result of sin or wickedness ( as against a popular belief) nor is blessing a result of righteousness. 

The book of Job has forty two (42) chapters, but we are concerned about eight chapter, the eight chapter of Job unveils to us the discussion between Job and his friends and precisely Bildad. The referenced verse shows a response to Job but the statement is Positive, Prophetic (Job 42:12), Realistic, Comforting and aligns with other scriptures Hagg.2:9 & 1 Cor.6:19.As such can be considered, may God help us see, align and grant us the grace to appropriate His intent for this message and by extension this conference in Jesus mighty name.  Amen. 

During the journey into the future (Joseph a case study)

There are various possibilities that even the believer with the best attitude and deepest gift can encounter on his/her way to the future, however we are sure that all things work together for our ultimate good Rom 8:28. Some of these are:

(a)    Parent’s house – a place of care, concern, special Love/coat of many colours Gen.37:3

(b)   Pit- a place of hopelessness.Gen.37:23-24

(c)    Potiphar’s house- training ground, made for sharpening/sharpening, this may not be devoid of temptation and trials/lies and set ups. Gen 39:1-20

(d)   Prison- about to happen which come with delivery pains (the darker the night the nearer the day), responsibility and relationship will still be calling and must not be taken for granted. Gen 39:20- 40:23

(e)    Palace- The glorious future arrives. Gen.41:39-45

(Perhaps you are going through unpleasant experience now kindly note that what you are going through is a transition/phase never ever make it or allow others make it your conclusion.)

Nuggets for activating the glorious future

v  Know God, lean and trust Him/His word and Power alone and wholly Josh.1:8,Ps.20:7,John 15:5

v  Discover your purpose ( your purpose is the key to your future),how do I discover my purpose:

God is our manufacturer and every manufacturer knows the why (purpose) of every product, ask God for your purpose.

What am I gifted/graced to do

What do I love to do, can do it for free any day/ anytime

What do I do both excellently and differently

What do I grasp and I am overtly and impressively creative at

v Get the right skill/education/experience 1 Sam.16:16ff...

v Be disciplined Dan 1:8

v Associate rightly/correctly 1 Cor.15:33

v Take steps/ do something. Ex 14:15

Conclusion

There is no future on earth whose duration is more than a flash when compared to eternity, what are we doing in preparation for the future where the glory of Jesus will be unveiled/revealed Titus 2:13 Jesus is still knocking open the door of your heart today Rev 3:20.come to Him today.

Shalom.