Three Transits to
Promotion
What a relief when I discovered I could pay a small
additional amount to my airfare and wait in transit for only two hours instead of
eighteen. Joseph also went through much more severe transit places on his thirteen-year
journey to the palace where he became governor of Egypt[1]. His
were three transit places, the pit, Potiphar’s house and the prison. The summary below highlights how Joseph’s transits
were learning stops.
Beginnings - The
Family place[2].
God revealed his plan for Joseph when he was in a safe family environment
in spite of the resentment by his brothers. He came to know God and much of the
character formation he would need later happened. Family is a school that lays foundations
for life. You also need a safe and supporting environment. It may not be
perfect as was for Joseph.
>> The Pit[3]. The pit is the
school of hard knocks where you learn the hard way through life experience. He
learnt to forgive and not let the past hold him back from moving on with his
life. He also learnt to turn to God when bombarded by many unanswered
questions. All you can do in the pit is to respond in faith.
>> Potiphar’s place[4]. Potiphar’s house
was a school of market place obedience. [5]He
learnt responsibility, work hard and to achieve excellence. Later he would give
orders to others. One who has not followed does not qualify to lead others. Like at a University he learnt how to work
under pressure and achieve excellent results. He did not understand why he was
learning about life in the palace. Do
not lose hope it is all adding up. Learn as much as you can wherever you are.
>> The Prison[6]. The prison was a
school on serving under constraining environments. It also gave Joseph opportunity to learn about
life in Egypt
by the nature of crimes and prisoners from many backgrounds. He learnt about the justice system. Do not
lose hope it is all adding up. The dominos are falling over each other.
Promotion - The Palace[7]. The dream come
true was itself like dreaming. When he was told Pharaoh wanted to speak to him,
he could never have guessed the finest moment of his life had arrived. God fulfils
his promise and exceeds expectations. He works wonders. He breaks the chains
that hold you back and releases you to become all that he intended for you.
Powerful word ...
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