Recently while reading Psalms 105 the above verse made me wonder why would a God who is omniscient need to test the character of Joseph. After all omniscience means "to know everything infinitely." That would mean Joseph's God knew all about Joseph. God knew Joseph was not going to fail God no matter what situation Joseph was put in. He knew Joseph was going to pass with flying colors. Why then test his character?"Until the time came to fulfill his word, the LORD tested Joseph's character" ...(Psalms 105:9)
When we read the book of Genesis, chapters 37 through 46, we see a Joseph who was very young and naive, living with his parents and half brothers, a Joseph who lacked maturity, yet was sincere and did not seem to have any malice in him. The betrayals, hardships, the valleys and peaks in his life were molding his character. God was preparing him for much greater responsibility: to provide for his father's family and save an entire nation from the ravages of a seven year drought and resulting famine. Through Joseph's life God was going to display his faithfulness for there was a prophecy that this naive young Joseph was going to be elevated to a high position.
For one, it seems a character has to be developed to cope with future responsibilities that would be placed on a person. Aside from this, as you face the situations you are in, your courage and faith while facing life's challenges glorifies God. For your faith and courage bears a testimony to God's faithfulness and will strengthen another person going through similar struggles. Joseph's life has been a source of strength for me, to know that when things are not in my favor and future seems tough, my God is right beside me watching over me. It gives me hope that God will make things right in his time.
James the brother of Jesus writes,
"For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything."...So my friend take note, when you a child of God has to go through persecution, trials, pain and hardships in life, your faith and courage will be strengthening those around you, those on whom you impact. The way you carry yourself will glorify your God by the victorious testimony you bear!
James 1:3-4
Remember Jesus said,
May Christ continue to strengthen you and encourage you in your walk of faith. God bless you!16 “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. 17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. 19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time." ...Mathew 10:16-17
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