13/09/2021
IN-CHARGE BUT NOT THE OWNER
Genesis 39:6, 9
AND HE LEFT ALL THAT HE HAD IN JOSEPH'S HAND; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat....... There is none greater in this house than I; NEITHER HATH HE KEPT BACK ANY THING FROM ME but thee, because thou art his wife: HOW THEN CAN I DO THIS GREAT WICKEDNESS, and sin against God?"
Joseph must have met some slaves in Potiphar's house who could be refered to as SENIOR slaves but, God favoured Joseph above them all. Joseph suddenly became their "boss" overnight.
The truth is that I (you) am not the first to run the business I am running now, neither am I the first pastor, engineer, or etc. yet God has caused me to prosper above all others. I can't take this for granted. He (Jesus) left ALL in my hand and made me prosper for a reason.
Why then will I claim ownership?
Again, I wish to note that Joseph was nowhere when Potiphar was working and labouring for ALL he had. Yet, ALL was left in the hand of this Joseph.
Jesus my Saviour laboured and worked for all I am left with today. He became poor that I may be rich. He endured hardship and hard times all for my sake that He may LEAVE ALL IN MY HANDS.
Why then will I claim ownership?
He left, ALL (Life, money, wisdom, connection, the business, the certificate etc ) so that I can profit with it. (Matt 25:15-30)
Why then will I claim ownership?
".....HOW THEN CAN I DO THIS GREAT WICKEDNESS, and sin against God?"
Taking ownership of what God put in my hand by mercy is to do "GREAT WICKEDNESS" and to misuse it or not to use it at all means "GREAT WICKEDNESS" also.
Although, Joseph was IN-CHARGE yet, he was conscious of the fact that ALL he had left in his hand belong to Potiphar. Though he need not to give account NOW to anyone, Joseph knew too well that the owner is Potiphar.
Joseph has the owner of ALL in his thoughts constantly. He never forget that being in charge is not the same as being the owner.
O Lord, I really need your help not to assu
