GOSPEL CORNER
JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
TODAY’S WORD
20/11/24
Today’s Scripture
When [Joseph’s] master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did…Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.
Genesis 39:3–4, NIV
BE A JOSEPH
After Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he worked for a high-ranking military official in Egypt, running his household. He could have lived offended and been bitter, but he left it in God’s hands. He never complained or slacked off. He kept being his best. But Potiphar’s wife falsely accused Joseph of trying to harm her, and Joseph was thrown in prison for years. He went from being disowned by his brothers to a slave to a prisoner with no reputation. But Joseph trusted God to be his vindicator, kept doing the right thing in prison, and the day finally came when he so impressed Pharaoh that he was made the prime minister of Egypt.
As with Joseph, you may face a season of disrespect, with people damaging your reputation. God sees you doing the right thing, being a Joseph—not angry or holding a grudge. Pharoah is coming for you. The right people are going to show up. Vindication is coming. It’s going to happen quickly. Suddenly you’re going to see vindication, restoration, promotion, honor, and influence.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You for Your presence and favor in my life that no situation or person can take away. Thank You that my reputation and the respect I’m given are in Your hands. I believe that You are always my vindicator and my part is to just keep doing the right thing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
SECTION TWO
When Jesus saw the five loaves and two little fish, unlike His disciples, He didn’t see the naturally impossible demand placed on Him—to feed 5,000 men (not including the women and children) with a boy’s small lunch. He saw the supernatural supply in His Father’s kingdom.
The result? Not only were the people fed till they were stuffed, there were also 12 baskets full of leftovers!
My friend, are you facing a situation of insufficiency today? Perhaps you can’t find enough time to get your work done, as well as spend quality time with your family. Why not put your time in Jesus’ hands and, as with the five loaves and two little fish, allow Him to multiply it? Jesus will give you the wisdom on how best to use your time.
Try it for yourself. Bring your little to Jesus! He will multiply whatever little you place in His hands with plenty left over!