When Jesus is All That You Have, He's All That You Need

"Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?"
Genesis 41:38

     I got to thinking about Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel of the Old Testament. He had a dream that he'd be a leader, one to whom even his family would bow. In jealous hatred, his brothers sold him to a band of traveling traders who took him to Egypt, where he became a slave. Falsely, he was accused of an adulterous act and thrown into prison for many years. Throughout all this, God is with him, granting him the ability to interpret dreams which eventually frees him and he becomes Prime Minister of Egypt.

     How did he stay strong in his faith? He's living in a heathen nation so there are no church dinners or Bible studies. In fact, there's not even a Bible yet since Moses, author of the first five books, has not been born yet. All Joseph has are his distant childhood memories and prayer. Yet, he thrives, even in prison.

     This demonstrates to me that the Spirit of God is:

• powerful
• consistent
• faithful

     Perhaps you're in a place in your life where you're new to the area or unable to study your Bible or you're having trouble getting involved in a church. I am not downplaying the need for fellowship with other Christians or pouring over the Scriptures, but remember, you are never powerless, abandoned or alone as long as the Spirit dwells within you. His grace really is sufficient for ALL our needs.

     So, thrive! Live life abundantly. He is with you always, even to the end of the age.