For God did not give us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. –2 Timothy 1:7 NLT
Joseph was not a victim when his brothers threw him into a pit.He was not a victim when they sold him into slavery.Joseph wasn’t a victim when Potiphar's wife wrongly accused him, and he was thrown into prison.Joseph was a child of the Most High God.He was being developed by God himself. Joseph was being prepared.He was being woven into God’s ultimate plan and greater purpose.Daniel wasn’t a victim when he was taken captive by the Babylonians.He wasn’t a victim when he was tested by the king’s men.Daniel wasn’t a victim when the king had him thrown into the lions’ den.Daniel was a child of the Most High God!He was being developed by God.Daniel was being prepared.He was being woven into God’s ultimate plan and greater purpose.You are a child of the Most High God!What might God be developing in you?What is God preparing you for?How is God weaving you into His ultimate plan and greater purpose?
God, today I pray that Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
I surrender my will for Yours! Today I surrender my vision for Yours. I may have to do this one thousand times a day, but today I’m trusting You with everything!