#A_Lesson_From_The_Story_Of_A_BIBLICAL_History_Of_Past_Leaders_And_Heroes
In the existence of the world, there is a story about one of the most politically powerful men in the ancient world, Joseph. Second only to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt and leader of one of the greatest ancient civilisations with science, engineering, technology, and military might far greater than its neighbors, Joseph had a close relationship with God that gave him a vision of the future and the ability to provide wise counsel in even the toughest situations. Years before a famine of epic proportions hit the land of Egypt, Joseph ensured the survival of the kingdom and its people by creating stores of food that would last for the extensive seven years that it would take for the local agriculture to recover and once again provide for the people of his country. And yet, if you study the story of Joseph you will discover that it is one long series of defeats and injustices leading up to a final victory.
Joseph was the favourite son of his father, but this caused his brothers to hate him and want him dead. They end up settling on selling him as a slave, a destiny from which few, if any, ever escaped alive. He does well as a slave, rising in influence until his master’s wife first attempts to rape him and then falsely accuses him of rape, landing him in prison, once again defeated. He does well in prison, even giving wise counsel to a couple of powerful political prisoners, only to be forgotten for years after one of them is restored to his position of power.
With this kind of track record, it would have been easy for Joseph to look at his life and decide that he was not a person of destiny, that God did not have anything in store for him. But Joseph did not allow his circumstances to define who he was. Joseph opened his life up to God’s leading and lived with integrity, honour, character, and dedication no matter where he found himself, and no matter what evil he experienced.
And so, when Pharaoh ultimately called him out of prison, and named him the governor of Egypt because of his wise counsel, Joseph accepted the destiny which God had in store for him in just the same way— diligently, consistently, passionately, and purposefully using his experiences to make him stronger, more capable, more understanding, and more compassionate as a leader and as a man.
When his brothers eventually needed his help because they were not as well prepared or positioned when the famine hit, Joseph not only helped them not to starve by providing them with food, but also used his extensive influence to provide for hundreds of years of peace and prosperity for them and their descendants by giving them a bountiful and fertile land in which to settle and make their home.
And when his brothers came to ask his forgiveness for their hatred and their violence towards him when he was young, they were justifiably afraid that he wouldn’t forgive them, but Joseph did forgive them, “‘Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.’ So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.” Joseph made the decision to develop his character, his identity, and his life upon the foundations of evil that others had provided him, but pursuing the destiny that God had in store for him.
HON DR CAIRO OJOUGBOH . Sir, you must unleash your destiny, realizing that the Niger Delta Political Enemies of ""PULL HIM DOWN"" crew ultimately has no power to define you and accepting the fact that the enemy ultimately defeats themselves by giving you the very equipment you need to overcome them. And choosing to convert the political power played on you into super natural blessing and equipment on which to strengthen, empower, and achieve the destiny that God has in store for you. Whatever you are facing today, God has a plan to restore, heal, bless, and provide for you. You are a person of destiny, born on purpose, for a purpose.
You cannot be overcome and you cannot be defeated if you make the choice to receive the promises that God is speaking and teaching Niger deltans series of lessons through your life. No disease, no prison, no addiction, no failure, no loss, no mistake, no abuse, no flaw, no sin, no political heavy weight, no political witch-hunt, no persecutions, no threats, no intimidation, no power can stand in the way of your destiny as ordained by God. You are gifted. You are chosen. You are loved. And your destiny is still in front of you, ready for the taking.
So, make the choice to unleash your destiny. Unlock your potential. Challenge yourself to work out of the political power play you found yourself gifted with, not just once or twice but regularly. Develop the strength that God imbibed in you and you will discover that God is going to take you places you haven’t even imagined.
@Hon Ojemeh Emmanuel
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