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God's Favour
Genesis 37:7 '[Joseph said, "In my dream] we were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it."'
 In Joseph's dreams, he was called to rule and promised the recognition to do it. Everyone knows that a leader must not only have the call to lead, he or she must also have the platform of recognition and respect to do it. In the end, Joseph's recognition came as a direct result of God's favour on his life. Even when he was a slave overseeing the affairs of Potiphar, his skill with resource management brought him great recognition. That skill was part of God's favour on his life, it was a gift that Joseph used to the max. In our lives, God will not call us to do something unless he also intends to give us the platform from which to do it. He has already invested the natural gifts we need. To those he will add spiritual gifts and visible signs that his hand is upon us, that we are especially favoured in a certain area. Other people will allow us to influence them because of that favour in a certain area. That's how we get to live out our great call!
Prayer: 'God, please help me to discover where your favour rests upon my life, so that I can throw myself into that and see the influence you want me to have, for your name's sake.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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Thanks for the great article on celebrities, Mal. The world says, 'You need to look after No. 1.' Jesus says, 'Put God first and then He'll look after you.' I know which I'd rather do!
Ann, Australia
Mal, your message is revolutionary - the prophetic voice our nation and world needs. Your insight into how things are, have been and will be never cease to amaze me and move me to a higher level. Thankyou for inspiring me to grow. You rock!
Ben, United Kingdom
Mal, I heard you speak at Hillsong London. It was awesome! I was saved on this very day last year and have been on fire for the Lord ever since. God bless
Bianca, Australia
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