The Power is in God

Text: Genesis 41:16(KJV)

And Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, it is not in me, God shall give Pharoah an answer of peace.

The answer is truly not in us, like Joseph recognized before Pharoah that he is handicapped without God.  The truth is, it takes a lot of humility to recognize the hand of God in your gift or talent and not try to take the glory to your effort. From our scripture above, we can see that Joseph knew he had no power to interpret dreams, which made him wholly depend on the influence.  We can see that he clearly expressed that it is not in him but in God’s deposit of ability in his life.   2Corinthians 3:5- Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God.  God made that position available for you, so you have to give Him all the glory, not some.

Although God is the one that makes away and gives us all we need, we still have to be ready or go through the process of preparation. He passed through all those trials and temptations so that he can be so equipped for the position God had for him.   James 1:2-4-My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Remember, for you to get that position set up for you, there is a sacrifice attached.  Brethren, always remind yourself, what qualifies me is the Spirit of God that is found in me?

PRAYER POINT

1. Father, help me to be sensitive to know that it is not in me but in God to give that stubborn pursuer an answer in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, that discouraging situation is taking you to a place of honour.