Advance the kingdom wherever you are
There’s an interesting little scripture in the story of Joseph and his brothers. It’s a great encouragement to all who are seemingly stuck and not moving into ministry the way you hoped.
Joseph’s life had been one of great trial. The dreams he had as a boy seemed to be swallowed up by circumstances. It would have been easy to despair.
But, here he was, standing as second only to Pharoah with his brothers bowing down to him in fear and trembling, hoping to find favor with this honored one. Dreading for their lives, they spoke to Joseph’s steward, telling the tale of the silver found in their sacks on their journey home from Egypt before.
And then we hear this man’s encouragement, “It’s all right. Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks. I received your silver.”
I have a hard time imagining other Egyptians, who considered Hebrews detestable, offering such consolation to Joseph’s brothers - unless he was a different sort of man.
You begin to get the idea that this man knows the God of the Hebrews - that he is acquainted with His ways. He was Joseph’s personal steward and it sounds to me like Joseph has been busy sharing his faith. Sounds to me like Joseph didn’t give up on the dream - making the most of where he was at and affecting lives with the God who had given the dream in the first place.
If you’re stuck - don’t despair. Do the work of the ministry right where you’re at and hold on to the dream. You can affect nations. - Laura Woodworth