“During the seven plentiful years the earth produced abundantly” (Genesis 41:47).

In Genesis 41, we saw the fulfilment of Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams. As he had interpreted, the land yielded in abundance for seven years and Joseph gathered in those years. He stored up grain in large quantities that he was unable to keep account of. During the years of abundance and harvest, he also fathered two sons and named them Manasseh and Ephraim. Manasseh means, ‘God has made me forget all the hardship of my father’s house,’ and Ephraim means, ‘for God has made me fruitful in the land of affliction.’ After the seven years of plenty ended, the seven years of famine started. Just like Joseph said, there was famine all over the land, and in Egypt.

Joseph opened the storehouses during the years of famine and sold to Egypt and people from other countries also came to purchase food. Joseph’s brothers also travelled to Egypt to buy food, which fulfilled the vision which he had about his family serving him. Joseph was now governor of Egypt and was in charge of whether or not they received food. His heart was one of forgiveness, because he realised that God used his past painful experience to prepare provision for his family and for others. After he had tested his brothers, he was able to bring his entire family to settle with him in Egypt. This way they would continue to be provided for and would benefit from Joseph’s wealth and status.

Joseph’s journey to Egypt was a major door of opportunity for himself and his family. The beginning was painful and disheartening for Joseph, yet because he maintained his integrity and walked in the fear of the Lord, he prospered and had great success. Joseph had favour wherever he went and excelled in Potipher’s house and even stood out in prison. His prison experience, prepared him for government and leadership in the palace. We have entered the year of open doors and establishment, when God will strategically align and position us for greatness and success. Last year we experienced some abundance and the year established some foundations for us to build on.

Twenty four represents God’s power, government and authority. It represents God’s priesthood and a solid foundation built on worship. Our churches need to return to a place of true worship and praise unto God. The Holy Spirit will continue to disrupt our programs until we are able to experience the free flow of the anointing and the presence of God. The Holy Spirit will be poured out and God requires a life of holiness and consecration in order for us to experience his abundance. Visions will increase as God will pour his spirit out into those who are willing to hear his voice and to see his presence and power. God is aligning his church for an outpouring and our personal walk with God needs to line up with his perfect will and plan.

Listen to the voice of God, seek to walk in his will and purpose, be guided by the Holy Spirit and experience doors that will open without resistance. For those who have kept the word of God patiently endured, the angel of God will open doors that no one can shut. ”“‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name” (Revelation 3:8). The church of Christ is set apart so that what affects the world, will not affect us in the same way. We are not of this kingdom and we live in the currency of heaven as we stay seated with Christ above all powers of this world. Continue to remain in alignment and make sure that your relationships are in alignment with your kingdom assignment.

”The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psalm 16:6).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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