47 Days of Justice 2024 - Day 44: When the delay is over, the power can shift suddenly in your direction!

“Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are. You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, will have a rank higher than yours.” Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.” Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung a gold chain around his neck. Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserved for his second-in-command. And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt. And Pharaoh said to him, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will lift a hand or foot in the entire land of Egypt without your approval.””

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭41:39-44‬ ‭NLT‬‬

One of the stories always coming to my mind when thinking of a quick shift in a power dynamic, is the story of Mephibosheth:

“One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba replied. The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show God’s kindness to them.” Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.” “Where is he?” the king asked. “In Lo-debar,” Ziba told him, “at the home of Makir son of Ammiel.” So David sent for him and brought him from Makir’s home. His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.” “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!””

‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭9:1-7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

So it was that Mephibosheth—having spent years “laying low” in Lo-debar—is suddenly brought to the king’s table and also has great riches restored to him!

I will draw your attention to the fact that Mephibosheth came to King David in an attitude of humility, offering himself as a servant. Indeed, he came with the attitude of the prodigal son, who, returning home, did so, presenting himself as a servant to the house over which he was an heir.

Now, I can’t say that all cases of injustice end (in this life) as well as it did for Mephibosheth. But, we know that in the life that is to come, those who have been faithful to the Lord, will spend eternity at the King’s table! But—make no mistake—it can happen in this life as well!

However, in the absence of humility, a position restored, can be quickly taken away again, just as we saw time and time again in the biblical record concerning Israel.

As well, those having justice restored, who fail to do what God has put them in their position to do, will not like their next phase. But that story, is for another day.

In our opening scripture we see that Pharaoh is so impressed with Joseph that he makes him ruler over all of Egypt! And as such, he will be given an awesome opportunity.

The question is, will Joseph wield his new found power to exact vengeance on his abusers? Perhaps there’s something greater for which he was exalted.

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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