Dealing with life’s challenges 9

 “Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” Genesis 37:20 KJV

Some life challenges come because of the vision God has placed in your heart. Joseph’s brothers did not hate him only because of who he was; they hated him because of what he carried. They said, “We shall see what will become of his dreams.” This shows that some battles are attacks against your divine assignment, your destiny, and the future God has revealed concerning your life.

When God gives you a vision, opposition may arise. The enemy may try to discourage you, delay you, or make you doubt what God has spoken. But the good news is that no enemy can destroy what God has ordained. If God is for you, no power can successfully stand against you (Romans 8:31). Joseph was sold into Egypt, but God was with him, delivered him from his afflictions, gave him favour and wisdom, and lifted him to become a ruler in Egypt (Acts 7:9–10). What was meant to bury his dream became the road to his fulfilment. Therefore, do not abandon the vision God has given you. Paul said, “I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision” (Acts 26:19). Even when people opposed him, plotted against him, and sought his life, God preserved him. It is better to remain in the will of God with challenges than to live outside His will in false comfort. Your glory is hidden in your obedience to the vision.

Prophetic Word: I declare that the vision God has given you shall not die. Every opposition against your divine assignment shall become a stepping stone to your glorious destination. You will not be disobedient to the heavenly vision. In Jesus’ name.

Prayer: My Father and my God, strengthen me to pursue the vision You have given me. Let no opposition, delay, or discouragement stop me from fulfilling Your purpose for my life. Cause my vision to speak and bring me into my glorious destination. In Jesus’ name. Amen.