The King of Kong [Part 2]
21.06.08 14:30 Filed in: Life
As I listen to the story of Steve Wiebe I can’t help
but think about another person who it felt like
things never went their way.
He was born into a large family. Actually he had many step-brothers who were all pretty important and he was at that time, the youngest. He was 17 and he was a dreamer. Actually he had a dream that he would one day rule over his brothers. His brothers were so mad that they actually sold him into slavery. Slavery was very prevalent in that part of the world.
We’re talking about Steve Wiebe not catching a break and this dude is sold into slavery.
He is bought by a high and mighty government official in the most powerful nation at that time. He started by doing basic household chores and eventually did so well that he was running the entire house. Just as things are looking up... he is sent crashing back down. His master’s wife cries sexual harassment and rape. And this young man was thrown into prison--INNOCENT. In prison he actually became the slave to the captain of the guard and started running the prison, but he was forgotten there for years. Remember though, he had a dream. One day he would rule over his brothers. When it’s a God given dream, your outward circumstances no longer matter. It may appear hopeless but God is getting ready to do something beyond your wildest imagination.
One day he is called on by the highest official in the land because of a special and unique gift that he has. No one else in the entire nation is able to do what this young man can do. Not only does he have dreams but he interprets them too. And this one was a doozy. The entire country was about to face a 7 year period of plenty followed by a 7 year famine.
Genesis 41:29-41 [MSG]
Seven years of plenty are on their way throughout Egypt. But on their heels will come seven years of famine, leaving no trace of the Egyptian plenty. As the country is emptied by famine, there won't be even a scrap left of the previous plenty - the famine will be total. The fact that Pharaoh dreamed the same dream twice emphasizes God's determination to do this and do it soon. "So: Pharaoh needs to look for a wise and experienced man and put him in charge of the country. Then Pharaoh needs to appoint managers throughout the country of Egypt to organize it during the years of plenty. Their job will be to collect all the food produced in the good years ahead and stockpile the grain under Pharaoh's authority, storing it in the towns for food. This grain will be held back to be used later during the seven years of famine that are coming on Egypt. This way the country won't be devastated by the famine." This seemed like a good idea to Pharaoh and his officials. Then Pharaoh said to his officials, "Isn't this the man we need? Are we going to find anyone else who has God's spirit in him like this?" So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "You're the man for us. God has given you the inside story - no one is as qualified as you in experience and wisdom. From now on, you're in charge of my affairs; all my people will report to you. Only as king will I be over you." So Pharaoh commissioned Joseph: "I'm putting you in charge of the entire country of Egypt."
We all know the rest of the story. Joseph saved Egypt. The famine was so great that it even affected those outside of Egypt and Joseph’s brothers who sold him into slavery all those years before had to come to Egypt to get food and bowed down before their brother.
I love it when the underdog wins. I love it when those that are down and out come out victorious.
There are a lot of underdogs reading this little article. Many of you have been told that you will never make it as a Christian. You’ve been told that you are wasting your life. You’ve been told you’re not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough...
But deep in your heart there’s a dream.
There is more on the line than a DK title. This is for the underdogs, the Steve Wiebe’s who have tried and NOTHING ever seems to work out. Don’t give up. I said this to someone last year before they came into MCRemix. I looked at them and said, there are a lot of people that don’t believe you will even make it to the first day of this program. It’s a long shot at best for you to even make it the first day, let alone through the entire year.
BUT GOD LOVES UNDERDOGS!!!
He was born into a large family. Actually he had many step-brothers who were all pretty important and he was at that time, the youngest. He was 17 and he was a dreamer. Actually he had a dream that he would one day rule over his brothers. His brothers were so mad that they actually sold him into slavery. Slavery was very prevalent in that part of the world.
We’re talking about Steve Wiebe not catching a break and this dude is sold into slavery.
He is bought by a high and mighty government official in the most powerful nation at that time. He started by doing basic household chores and eventually did so well that he was running the entire house. Just as things are looking up... he is sent crashing back down. His master’s wife cries sexual harassment and rape. And this young man was thrown into prison--INNOCENT. In prison he actually became the slave to the captain of the guard and started running the prison, but he was forgotten there for years. Remember though, he had a dream. One day he would rule over his brothers. When it’s a God given dream, your outward circumstances no longer matter. It may appear hopeless but God is getting ready to do something beyond your wildest imagination.
One day he is called on by the highest official in the land because of a special and unique gift that he has. No one else in the entire nation is able to do what this young man can do. Not only does he have dreams but he interprets them too. And this one was a doozy. The entire country was about to face a 7 year period of plenty followed by a 7 year famine.
Genesis 41:29-41 [MSG]
Seven years of plenty are on their way throughout Egypt. But on their heels will come seven years of famine, leaving no trace of the Egyptian plenty. As the country is emptied by famine, there won't be even a scrap left of the previous plenty - the famine will be total. The fact that Pharaoh dreamed the same dream twice emphasizes God's determination to do this and do it soon. "So: Pharaoh needs to look for a wise and experienced man and put him in charge of the country. Then Pharaoh needs to appoint managers throughout the country of Egypt to organize it during the years of plenty. Their job will be to collect all the food produced in the good years ahead and stockpile the grain under Pharaoh's authority, storing it in the towns for food. This grain will be held back to be used later during the seven years of famine that are coming on Egypt. This way the country won't be devastated by the famine." This seemed like a good idea to Pharaoh and his officials. Then Pharaoh said to his officials, "Isn't this the man we need? Are we going to find anyone else who has God's spirit in him like this?" So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "You're the man for us. God has given you the inside story - no one is as qualified as you in experience and wisdom. From now on, you're in charge of my affairs; all my people will report to you. Only as king will I be over you." So Pharaoh commissioned Joseph: "I'm putting you in charge of the entire country of Egypt."
We all know the rest of the story. Joseph saved Egypt. The famine was so great that it even affected those outside of Egypt and Joseph’s brothers who sold him into slavery all those years before had to come to Egypt to get food and bowed down before their brother.
I love it when the underdog wins. I love it when those that are down and out come out victorious.
There are a lot of underdogs reading this little article. Many of you have been told that you will never make it as a Christian. You’ve been told that you are wasting your life. You’ve been told you’re not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough...
But deep in your heart there’s a dream.
There is more on the line than a DK title. This is for the underdogs, the Steve Wiebe’s who have tried and NOTHING ever seems to work out. Don’t give up. I said this to someone last year before they came into MCRemix. I looked at them and said, there are a lot of people that don’t believe you will even make it to the first day of this program. It’s a long shot at best for you to even make it the first day, let alone through the entire year.
BUT GOD LOVES UNDERDOGS!!!
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