We live in a world where individuals seek leadership and power for selfish gain. Oftentimes, this causes relational brokenness in households, workplaces, and society. God’s heart for leadership is the exact opposite. God wants to elevate individuals into leadership that He knows will honor Him, serve those they lead, and be a blessing.

We live in a world where individuals seek leadership and power for selfish gain. Oftentimes, this causes relational brokenness in households, workplaces, and society. God’s heart for leadership is the exact opposite. God wants to elevate individuals into leadership that He knows will honor Him, serve those they lead, and be a blessing.

God uses the pits and prisons to prepare and position us for our purpose. In Genesis 40 and 41, Joseph was thrown in prison as an innocent man. Yet, the Lord was with him and caused him to prosper. While in prison, God enabled Joseph to rightly interpret the dreams of the cupbearer and baker of Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. Joseph appealed to the cupbearer to remember him when he was released and to help him to get out of prison. However, the cupbearer forgot about Joseph leaving him in prison for another two years.

God uses the pits and prisons to prepare and position us for our purpose. In Genesis 40 and 41, Joseph was thrown in prison as an innocent man. Yet, the Lord was with him and caused him to prosper. While in prison, God enabled Joseph to rightly interpret the dreams of the cupbearer and baker of Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt. Joseph appealed to the cupbearer to remember him when he was released and to help him to get out of prison. However, the cupbearer forgot about Joseph leaving him in prison for another two years.

Along the journey to God’s purpose, our faithfulness will be tested so that God can trust us with even more blessings. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, “the Lord was with Joseph,” causing him to prosper in the house of his Egyptian master (Genesis 39). From this place of authority and blessing, Joseph’s faithfulness was tested.

Along the journey to God’s purpose, our faithfulness will be tested so that God can trust us with even more blessings. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, “the Lord was with Joseph,” causing him to prosper in the house of his Egyptian master (Genesis 39). From this place of authority and blessing, Joseph’s faithfulness was tested.

Along the journey to God’s purpose, our faithfulness will be tested so that God can trust us with even more blessings. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, “the Lord was with Joseph,” causing him to prosper in the house of his Egyptian master (Genesis 39). From this place of authority and blessing, Joseph’s faithfulness was tested.

No matter our age, our past, or our present circumstances, God has a purpose for our lives. The story of Joseph in the Bible illustrates this and teaches many valuable lessons on how God leads us into His purpose for our lives. When Joseph was just seventeen, God gave him a dream that he would one day become a ruler over his people.

No matter our age, our past, or our present circumstances, God has a purpose for our lives. The story of Joseph in the Bible illustrates this and teaches many valuable lessons on how God leads us into His purpose for our lives. When Joseph was just seventeen, God gave him a dream that he would one day become a ruler over his people. 

Immediately following the spiritual awakening that broke out on the day of Pentecost, when three thousand people got saved, the Bible records how the first Christians stepped up in faith and the greater revival and awakening that followed. This account of the lifestyle of the early church gives us a pattern to follow to bring about revival and awakening today.