22. The Dew
The Dew
Joseph had taken the heat and the cold. Both the sun and moon had shone on him. He had been able to receive and pass on the precious things of heaven from each. He had received divine energy from his God and radiated that energy back to family and stranger, to prisoner and Pharaoh. He could reveal the precious things of heaven that were hidden from others. There had been no "clouds" between him and his God or those about him. He never seemed in a hurry. He went on quietly and patiently taking both heat and cold - good times and bad - as from his Lord. Regardless of how his brethren (and others) meant things, he could say:
"God meant it for good, to bring to pass as it is this day, to save much people alive."
Joseph was the key to unity in every place where God placed him — wherever he was the recognized godly leader and finally lord over all Egypt (Genesis 45:8-9). Godly leaders like Joseph are needed today. While they are very few, our Lord has provided those needed. But leaders are not leaders without followers. As we all follow the Author and Finisher of our faith, we will recognize those leaders He has set up. Moses, the meekest man in all the earth, was such a great leader. Let’s not look for flamboyant leaders with great charm, or those who claim authority, but rather for those who are quietly following our Lord, teaching His word and watching "over our souls as those who must give account to Him" (Hebrews 13:7; Hebrews 13:17 JND).
"Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen" (Hebrews 13:20-21). The day is coming when our Lord will be recognized as Lord of lords and King of kings, and all will be in true unity and harmony. It is not so yet in this world. But these conditions can already be present in the hearts of those who give Him His place of authority in their lives.