Even in Egypt Part 1

Well, I may not be able to tell what Egypt connotes to you; but for a young man named Joseph, Egypt meant "strange". It was an entirely different place, with diverse customs and traditions contrary and totally estranged from where he originated.

Beyond the strangeness, Egypt was a hurting reminder of how he was betrayed, not by unknown persons, but by his own flesh and blood - His brothers.(Gen 37: 28).

What's striking about this young man is the fact that he never lost focus. I can be sure that the "foreignness of Egypt" must have enticed him, clamoured for his attention, persuaded him to lose focus and get carried away by all the fanciful but ungodly things right there, but Joseph wasn't one to be deterred. He was too aligned with God to be pulled off, too entangled in His love to be easily won with glittering gold and free sex offer from a seductress.

Let's come to think of it and assume Joseph said a yes to Mrs. Potiphar. Doesn't it strike us that he would have enhanced his chances of serving longer with Mr. Potiphar and also enjoy a strong job guarantee in a strange land as a slave boy? Why do I have such an opinion about his positive response to such an irresistible offer ? Because, young and charming Joseph would have Mrs. Potiphar cringing before him and desiring that their escapades behind her husband should remain top secret... Or what kind of wife, however bad, would have no problems with such a terrible blackmail?

However, Joseph knew better. He would rather suffer for standing for God than smile for standing with men.

What's the Bottom Line here: don't have a temporary mindset. When the going gets tough, the tough are meant to get going. We have the divine ability to outlast all seasons. That's how character is formed, through bypassing temporary pleasures to get future rewards.

Could we just take a few seconds and talk to God in prayer?

Prayer:
Father, please give me grace to stand for you at every point in time. When standing for you would cost me something and when it would cost me nothing. Amen.

With Love,

Holy Spirit in Omotola

She was Leading me on....The Free Offer

I heard a sound from my Laptop in the Office while working, it was a Skype message. I've not received a message on Skype on my laptop before then, so i was eager. The chat was from a lady overseas. She started politely, 'Hey sweetie ya there??'. She talked about a number of other things. Then came the offer, such offers don't come everyday. She offered me a pass for a show she was putting up. I knew where all this was going, I pestered her to tell me what she was into, it turned out she usually did sex webcams, where she used 'toys' to pleasure herself while several viewers watch across the world online. That was the offer. She offered the link to her website and ended the chat....

The story of that young man Solomon described comes to mind today. He was wandering aimlessly through the streets and a woman found him, all painted and dressed to seduce or put differently to reduce 'men to a crumb of bread'.(PLEASE READ: Proverbs 7:6-27 for more understanding) Like that man I was offered the chance to see her nakedness and watch her perform for her virtual audience. She expected me to be there when she logged on to her website... I didn't follow the link..

In today's world, the reality is not different. We may not be like that young man on the street but we are like that online. Today the Online community is like a continent in itself. We can surf and enter into diverse areas. So you're walking (Surfing) the net and there are pop-ups, messages, groups you were added to, email that links you to supposed 'adult content' and many times you're tempted to click. That's the reality today.

You must not be that young man, neither should you be that woman/lady luring others into Sin (In thought and in action). You are God's temple and Vessel and you are to reflect his glory and essence. Don't be found posting seductive pictures online, be cautious of how you live Online and Offline. Just as the world can lead people into deeper bondage through social Media even so you and I can liberate people through our presence online. That's why Daily Dealings exists.

Lead people unto Christ and not into Sin.

Action Point:

1. Consider your online activities, how does it help others, how do your posts lift people up and draw people to God?

2. Examine your natural conduct with people offline.

Pray:
Lord, help me to make the most of the immense opportunity the online community affords in Jesus Name.

Youth Devotional
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Who's Worshipping in Your Temple??

The temple symbolises a place of worship, a place of sacrifice and a place of communion. It is usually a dedicated and sacred place meant for Spiritual Purposes. Little wonder, the Scripture describes our bodies as a Temple. It's because God dwells in us and makes us holy via His Spirit.

Under the old covenant the temple was divided into three (3) parts namely: the outer court, the inner court and the Holies of Holies. Now, think of your body in the light of these three divisions. Think of the outer court as the part of your body that everyone sees after your clothes are on, the inner court as your heart, the part of your life that can be shared with like-minds, and your holy place as your most secret parts. You get the picture right?? Sure you Do. I know you're smart.....

Now, under the old covenant gentiles were not allowed into the temple, they were not allowed beyond the outer court. The priests served in the inner court. While only the High Priest went into the Most Holy Place once a year to offer sacrifice for sins of himself and the people, this he did not without blood. This means that for every time he came into the holiest of all he re-enacted the covenant, strengthened it.

How does this relate?

As a youth have you allowed people into your "Holies of Holies"? Have you carefully set boundaries as to those who have access to your life? Your body is designed to be the habitation of God and not a hub for sex.

So who's worshipping in your Temple your girlfriend, boyfriend? The husband is meant to be the High Priest so to speak and the same goes for the wife. Have you torn the veil when God's ordained high priest hasn't shown up?

I've come to realize that "The seal or proof of Virginity is innocence, the state of having not 'known' a person- Sexually". You've not fully known a person until you've had sex with the person and bonded as a result.

ACTION POINT:

1. It is necessary to set boundaries in every relationship you're presently into especially with the opposite sex. Start Today!

Pray:
Lord help me to keep your temple-my body, holy and to serve its purpose in Jesus Name.

-Today's post was birthed from a conversation I had with Ibukun Thomas some years back as an undergraduate, he had attended a program where this was shared by Mrs Funmi Akingbade. I merely built on it.

Content by Oluwatobi Adesanya
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