The
sovereignty of God over the events here on earth can be compared to a chess
game between the Lord and the devil. People are the pawns. A clear example of
this chess game between good and evil is demonstrated by what happened to
Joseph (Gen. 37-41).
Satan made the first
move. Joseph’s
brothers hated him, so they threw him into a pit in the wilderness (37:18-24).
Then God moved His
chess piece. Although
Joseph didn’t know it at the time, God wanted him in Egypt, so He sent a taxi
to pick him up. Midianite traders passed by on their way to Egypt and his
brothers sold him to them. God directed their steps on the right path at the
right time (37:28).
The devil made
another move.
After arriving in Egypt, the Midianites and sold him as a slave to Potiphar,
who was Pharaoh’s officer (37:36).
God moved again. The Lord caused
all that Joseph did to prosper (39:2-3).
Satan made a temptation
move. Potiphar’s
wife tried to seduce Joseph (39:7).
God moved on Joseph’s
heart.
Joseph ran away from the temptation (39:12).
The devil made a
false accusation move. Potiphar’s wife twisted the facts and lied about Joseph,
which landed him in prison (39:14-20).
God moved again. The Lord again caused him to prosper (Gen. 39:21-23). He interpreted the dream of
Pharaoh’s cupbearer, who was also in prison, that he would be
restored to his office in three days. Joseph asked that he mention him to
Pharaoh and get him out of prison (40:9-14).
Satan made his move. The cupbearer forgot
about Joseph for two more years (40:23).
God moved again by
crowning him. The
Pharaoh has a couple of dreams that couldn’t be interpreted. The cupbearer
finally mentions Joseph to him, who interprets the dreams. As a reward, Pharaoh
promoted him to ruler over Egypt (41:1-43). God wins!
You
see, if you live to please God, it doesn’t really matter what others do to you.
They are just pawns in His hand, and He will make sure you win. www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com www.makinglifecount.net
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