The test

Psalms 105:18-19 (AMP) His feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in chains of iron and his soul entered into the iron, Until his word [to his cruel brothers] came true, until the word of the Lord tried and tested him.
The above passage is speaking about Joseph. Joseph was a young man loved by his father and despised by his brothers. He was also loved by the Lord and destined for greatness, yet he suffered.
'His soul entered into the iron', he became one with his chains. What would that have taken, how broken would he have been, how surrendered? He surrendered to the 'chastisement' as the future Christ would do.
My God has woken me to speak to me about my heart attitude, to cleanse me and then have me pray for the lost.
I can't pray effectively with an unclean heart. The Holy Spirit does His housework in the night, He puts attitude in perspective, spoken word in the light, He sifts intentions and behaviour. I have given Him charge and so He is doing what He is allowed to do, keeping shop.
God's word to my heart tries me, His spoken word about my future tests me and corrects me. He knows what it takes to be that person, the one He can trust with truth, with power, with Himself.
Tonight at church is the Christmas Pageant and I have invited many to come. He is interested in the Kingdom, the future, those He wants to share it with. What I eat, drink and wear are so unimportant.
Lord may Your Kingdom come Your will be done. Amen!

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