Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(9th May, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Destined To Be A Prime Minister, Ended Up As The Head Of Houseboys
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‭Genesis 39:10

So it was, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her.

*Message*

Joseph was destined to be a Prime Minister and a global enigma that would be relevant for all of eternity, but he had to go through a parallel path at certain points where he found himself as the head of househelps in a strange land. Of course, Joseph would eventually become the Prime Minister of Egypt - a world power, but he would have ended up becoming the head of the househelps in Portiphar's house all the days of his life, should he have compromised and committed sexual immorality with the wife of his boss in the face of the pressure.

After compromising, Joseph could have asked God for forgiveness, and God will forgive him quite all right. But he would have remained the beloved of his master and his wife and would have served them as the chief of houseboys forever. There's a possibility that he would have to keep servicing his little compromise by continually sleeping with his master's wife so he won't fall into trouble. Yes, we know God is always merciful to forgive, and He will keep forgiving Joseph - but he will only grow old into a veteran houseboy!

*Imagine getting to heaven only to discover that you couldn't get close to the fulfillment of your destiny simply because of a small compromise. A small compromise here and there from God's standard, could cost you a lot in destiny. There will always be opportunities to compromise, and you might even go scot-free without anyone suspecting - but always remember that each compromising step hurts your future and destiny one way or the other.*

When faced with the pressure to compromise and do something wrong, always remember that Joseph stood his ground and it paid off eventually.

*Prayers*

Ask God for grace and strength to not bow to any pressure aiming at making you go against God's word.
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*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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Genesis 41:39-40 ‬

[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.”

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