Title: Rising Star
Memorize: When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Psalm 126:1 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading Genesis 41:39-44 (Nkjv)
[39] Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
[40] You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
[41] And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.”
[42] Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.
[43] And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt.
[44] Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”
Message
Last year, God gave us a prophecy that some previously unknown stars would arise, and truly, many people all over the world got recognized and celebrated for the feats they achieved in many sectors, especially in sports. In our text, Joseph was imprisoned after being wrongly accused.
Even the butler, who promised to remember him when he got back into the palace, forgot him until after two years when God caused Pharaoh to have a disturbing dream.
In less than a day, he became the most influential foreigner in Egypt and beyond.
God is the only true source of promotion, and He can choose to promote one slowly, quickly or even dramatically.
Are you unknown today in your family, Church or community? I encourage you to keep serving God and doing His will. Very soon, the whole world will hear about you because you are a star!
Confession
I am a star: I will shine. I am unstoppable. No matter what anyone does, I will rise and shine!
I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
- I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
- My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground. - Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
jnnbvcBy those who dwell on higher ground. - I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground. - Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.
Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 49
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE