Amen – Gen. 50:20 – God Over Everything

This is “Namma for Christ” with the one hundred eighty-third inspirational message dated Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. The title of this message is, “Amen – Gen. 50:20 – God Over Everything”.  “Amen (with lyrics)” by “for KING & COUNTRY” (as provided below in the accompanied video) is a song that I first heard on my favorite Christian radio station STAR 99.1FM. I knew that after I heard this song – I knew that I would want to share “this song” in my next message.

 

The below scripture is what is found in the 20^th verse of the fiftieth chapter of Genesis. This verse is the response of what Joseph said to his brothers – when they “mistakenly thought” that Joseph would take vengeance for the wrong that they did to him so many years ago. (When you can – please read the interesting story of Joseph’s life as found in Genesis chapters 37-50).

Joseph “literally” – went from being put in a pit (by his jealous brothers), then wrongly charged and put in prison and then – ultimately, being “promoted” to be - “second in command to Pharaoh”!

Joseph “did not” take vengeance on his brothers – but he forgave them and he told them – that it was NOT “them” - his brothers who put him in this position (second in command to Pharaoh) – but GOD – in His Sovereignty!

 

Genesis 50:20

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁰ But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “God Over Everything” – which is similar to the title of the Charles Stanley Daily Devotional for (4/16/21) – which I have included below:

 

Is God in Every Circumstance?

Genesis 50:15-21

By Charles Stanley

 

       AS WE GROW IN OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH, we move from the milk of elementary truths to the meatier issues of Scripture that challenge our heart and our thinking. One of those deeper concepts is the question of whether God is involved in every circumstance. Spiritually, it gives us a lot to “chew on” because the answer goes against our natural reasoning.

       For example, Joseph was treated cruelly by his brothers, suffering enslavement and imprisonment in Egypt because of their hatred. We tend to wonder, “How could a good God have been involved in that painful circumstance?”  Yet He worked it all for good, eventually moving Joseph to a position of power as Pharaoh’s right-hand man. (see Genesis 37-39).

       When we ponder Scripture’s deeper teachings, it’s important to start with the truths about the Lord’s character, power, and promises. These form a foundation that can help us understand His role in both the triumphs and tragedies of life.

Although we can’t always grasp what God is doing in our circumstances, we can rely on His promise to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him (Romans 8:28). It’s important to remember that nothing touches us without passing through His loving, Sovereign hands.

By Charles Stanley

 

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Always remember GOD is IN TOTAL CONTROL!

God’s ways (and thoughts) are not our ways (and thoughts) – see the below verses from Isaiah 55:8-9:

 

Isaiah 55:8-9

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

 ⁸   “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.

 

 Always remember that we can rely on God to work all things together for good to those who belong to Him – see the below verse:

 

Romans 8:28

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

²⁸And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

 

Please enjoy the below song, “Amen (with lyrics)” by “for KING & COUNTRY” - performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

 

BE BLESSED!