“If evolution has taught us anything, it is that survival means passing on the fittest of our genes to the next generation.”
This past week I spent my time fellowshipping and grappling with the word and with life’s challenges with over 90 other campers on the Kendal Hill top. We focused on the theme “Overcoming the Tuff Stuff” with reference to the life of Joseph. At a glance the account of Joseph could be easily taken for granted, but as we dived deeper into each account of his demise and promotion we realized that we are all Josephs.
In this life that seems to be a fight of the survival of the fittest we must overcome. At some point in life we have all asked how do we overcome; betrayal, bitterness, temptation, disappointment, success and more. For each issue there are many methods on how to overcome them, but in studying the life of Joseph this past week I’ve realized one common factor- Confidence that God is with you
(Proverbs 3:26 “For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”).
So yes, it’s in your blood to overcome. Our forefather Joseph son of Israel was an overcomer, this was his fittest trait and so he passed it on from generation to generation. You have the ability to overcome, you do not have to wallow in your circumstances and situations. You don’t have to give in to anyone or anything that is against the Lord your God. Do not be discouraged by the situation you are in, the people around you, your past nor your present. But at all times have confidence that God is with you
(Jerimiah 29: 11-14)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
You are a descendant of Joseph, You are an Overcomer- It’s in your Blood.
Challenge: Speak to your situations (ALL OF THEM even those you think are too small) and declare that you are an Overcomer and these things and these people will not tear you down.
Don’t forget to pray.
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