TORN?
Genesis 44:18-34

“And he recognized it and said it is my son’s tunic. A wild beast has devoured him. Without doubt Joseph is torn into pieces.”(Genesis 37:33)  When Joseph’s brother took back his cloth with goat’s blood it was to serve as a deception unto their father that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal. Jacob’s response that Joseph has been torn into pieces was not an understatement neither was it an over statement. Jacob was giving an unconscious, precise and accurate statement of what it takes to become whole and serve to the glory of God. Indeed, in the journey of Joseph, he was torn into pieces. Joseph life was one that was torn apart into pieces in order for him to be made whole for God’s assignment in his life. From the time Joseph’s brothers set eyes on him he became a victim of being torn and set apart into pieces. After he was stripped of his tunic of many colors, “Then they took him and cast him into a pit. And the pit was empty; there was no water in it.” (Genesis 37:24) The “tearing apart process” can be grueling and painful but God is gracious. While he was in an empty pit the brothers were feeding themselves by sitting down for a meal. One would have assumed that the “process” was over when he was brought out of the pit but it was just the beginning of his process that would make him for the future preservation to generations. Are you going through a tearing apart process or you can see it taking shape before you? Be rest assured and hope in God. Hope in God cannot be ashamed. Get equipped with the word of God, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2Timothy 3:16) The Word of God will be your major companion. Joseph was sold to slavery. He then became a confidant in the hand of Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard and was later torn apart by false accusation for sexual harassment; he was sent into prison. Joseph, in his journey was torn into pieces and finally was made whole as the head (next to Pharaoh) for the whole land of Egypt. Joseph was torn but became whole to the glory of God. You will be whole if your focus on God is not shifted.

Prayer for today: Ask God to keep you and help you that your faith will not fail in your challenging journey.