Heralds Digest

  “ He sent a man before them, Even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: Whose feet they hurt with fetters: He was laid in iron: Until the time that his word came: The word of the LORD tried him” Psalm‬ ‭105‬:‭17‬-‭19‬ ‭KJV‬‬ When Joseph later revealed to his widely-consulted brothers that it was God who sent him to Egypt, one would wonder when this wholesome understanding became apparent to him. Notwithstanding, going by the expression of his disappointment and frustration at the prison stop before the palace experience, the understanding of the divine agenda became apparent after his 13 years dream became a reality. Little wonder the scriptures revealed “ Until the time that his word came: The [witted] word of the LORD tried him” . The witted word tried his faith in God, integrity, and uprightness in the face of temptation, even while nothing else made sense. Even today, God remains the only Source of the witted words, as every other source is easily plagued with conflict of inter...

  “ Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore! Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth ” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭105‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ In pursuits of excellence in life and ministry, everyone knows that lovely likeness and lofty looks are mostly words and opposites. Unfortunately, it is always much easier for most people to associate excellence with lofty looks. Whenever we pursue our personal relevance and recognition in every life’s engagement, it becomes easier to undermine the divine purpose of God. Oftentimes, this self-promoting ambition with its attendant lofty looks on our capabilities will compel its drivers in a collision course with the King of kings and the Lord of lords. While the scriptures is awash with many characters with lofty looks, like Saul of Tarsus and Jonah the son of Amittai, who found conversion by the compelling favour and the manifold mercy of God, there are myriads of losers to the eternal glory of secu...