Gen 48:13
And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near unto him.
Gen 48:14
And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Gen 48:15
And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,
Gen 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Gen 48:17
And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head unto Manasseh's head.
Gen 48:18
And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.
Gen 48:19
And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it:..
Mar 8:34
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Empty yourself
It’s hard to put more water in a glass that is already full
You know how to do... when to do it ...but you keep coming up short
I know, I know, I know it’s not your fault...because it’s always someone else fault
You know what to say and when to say it but you keep making more enemies (not for the cross mind you) but because your way seems best
Where’s the humility in your humanity the honest gaze into the mirror that allows you to see as my Bishop would say “Your way will cause you to suffer”
Proverbs 21: 2 Declares All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
You see it is wise to be hungry for GOD, His thoughts, His ways…
When you fast you deny yourself to focus on those things that are spiritual
GOD Wants Hungry people!
Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
His wisdom and Righteousness Walk hand in hand
Righteousness Gives Life Proverbs 10:11-12
Righteousness Delivers from Death Proverbs 10:2-3
Righteousness is Blessedness Proverbs 10:6-7
Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!
Ah and I have one more for you...Just in case you were not extremely convinced
Christ said in
Mar 14:36
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
When you will becomes the Father’s will…
take up his cross
Then it’s time for some SUPER on that Natural
I understand that many of us desire to see our gifts, talents and abilities used; So PLEASE UNDERSTAND If there is to be a true and lasting elevation you must have a great excavation.
I’m not sure what you are hiding or what rooms you won’t let GOD into but I am here today to tell you He can handle it ...this is the time to reveal it all to him...this is the time to sacrifice your pride, your ego, your shame…
Blame is good it shows accountability and the healthy mind will sacrifice what was once thought good for that which is Greater.
But shame can kill...There’s no growth in shame. It keeps you behind and locks you out of the promises of GOD. You will constantly think you’re not worthy.
The Cross is a place of suffering, it is a place where other’s will mock you and ridicule you for what you believe and what even more interesting for who you are. You calling will take you to the cross you calling will place in where you will be disappointed, you will feel abandoned but don’t think this to be strange
Even Christ cried out upon the Cross
Dig Deep, Dig Deeper than you have ever dug before
2 Corinthians 4:9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body
No miracles are being performed along the way (The humanity of GOD on full Display)
Cake in the Oven
Eating out ...did it stop you from eating...
Gen 48:10
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.
Gen 48:11
And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.
follow me
John 14:12 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
I John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
Is 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. 5To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike?
Rev 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
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