Crown of Life

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The Crown of Life
Zaphnath-Paaneah, whose first name was Joseph, depicted a life of great fear and love for God irrespective of the circumstances, and what men would have said or done. 
By the way, Zaphnath-paaneah was the name given to Joseph on assumption of power as second to pharaoh in Egypt.

Joseph at the end received a crown, he inherited the kingdom of Egypt after going through so many unfavourable circumstances and temptations (Genesis 39 vs 9-10).  

Here are situations you can relate with (Genesis 37 Vs 23-28, 39 Vs 7-20) ;

Casting into a pit- have you been deliberately discriminated for who you are or what you believe?...Joseph was.

Sold out- seems you have been dragged to a position or situation that you don’t want to be?...Joseph was

Slavery- seems you are being owned, having no say even about your life?...Joseph was

False accusation – seems that the whole world is falling apart after managing to build a little comfort?...Joseph was. 

Joseph was a man of like passion, a man who was able to be tempted and go through trials, thrown here and there: seemingly as If he was doomed for unfortunate events ( for those who love movies, guess you know *series of unfortunate event*).

Blessed are we believers who endure temptation and circumstances that makes us want to deny our faith. 

James 1 Vs 12...blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
1 Peter 1 Vs 7....that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire,  may be found to praise,  honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ

It might be difficult, but it's not impossible; it might be tasking but there is Grace for empowerment. Take each step in the staircase of purpose ( knowing where you are heading to as Joseph did know his purpose)

By the Word and the Spirit(Prayer), trials and temptation furnishes one to the end, producing perfected patience, a celebrated victory, a transformed mind and a matured Christian- A Christian empowered by grace as he/she knows and believes it’s God who makes a way of escape, walking in the Love of God and in constant fellowship with the Holy Ghost.

This puts a crown on our walk with Him.

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