Assurance of Destination (volume 2)

Assurance of Destination (Gen 37:5&9, 39:20, 41:40-45) Volume 1 talks about 'the path' to our destination, now we will focus on 'the bridge'

Dumebi on a journey to her destination she encountered so many events of evil but she kept going. Getting to a point, she looked onwards, there was a man by the bridge and she thought to herself that she would be denied access to use the bridge for she was robed on her way and she had no money to pay. Here comes a division within her ‘should I press on or retreat’, she decided to press on. Heading towards the man by the bridge she said to the man ‘Sir, I would like to make use of the bridge but I've got no means of payment’, ‘worry not, it's been paid for’ said the man. She made use of the bridge and got to her destination.

Bridge definition

Merriam Webster-1 a: a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle b: a time, place, or means of connection or transition

Before we consider our main character “Joseph” let's take a careful look at ‘Ruth’

Now do as I tell you—take a bath and put on perfume and dress in your nicest clothes. Then go to the threshing floor, but don’t let Boaz see you until he has finished eating and drinking. Be sure to notice where he lies down; then go and uncover his feet and lie down there. He will tell you what to do.”(Ruth 3:3-4)

Despite Ruth predicament she journeyed the path to her destination when she followed Naomi but she has not arrived at her destination because she has not crossed “The Bridge”. From the above bible verses, an instruction was given to her by Naomi whom she obeyed. The event which followed her obedience signified that Ruth got to her destination.

Then Boaz said to the elders and to the crowd standing around, “You are witnesses that today I have bought from Naomi all the property of Elimelech, Kilion, and Mahlon. And with the land I have acquired Ruth, the Moabite widow of Mahlon, to be my wife. This way she can have a son to carry on the family name of her dead husband and to inherit the family property here in his hometown. You are all witnesses today.” So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the lord enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. (Ruth 4:9-10, 13)

“The Bridge” to Ruth destination was her obedience to the instruction given by Naomi.

What was the bridge for Joseph?

The next morning Pharaoh was very disturbed by the dreams. So he called for all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. When Pharaoh told them his dreams, not one of them could tell him what they meant. Finally, the king’s chief cup-bearer spoke up. “Today I have been reminded of my failure,” he told Pharaoh. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it.” “It is beyond my power to do this,” Joseph replied. “But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease.”

[28]“This will happen just as I have described it, for God has revealed to Pharaoh in advance what he is about to do. “Therefore, Pharaoh should find an intelligent and wise man and put him in charge of the entire land of Egypt. Then Pharaoh should appoint supervisors over the land and let them collect one-fifth of all the crops during the seven good years. Have them gather all the food produced in the good years that are just ahead and bring it to Pharaoh’s storehouses. Store it away, and guard it so there will be food in the cities. Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials. (Gen 41:8-9, 15-16, 28, 33-35, 37) Joseph hadn't been forgotten by the cup bearer was remembered due to Pharaohs distress. From the above bible verses, not only did Joseph interpret the dream but he also gave solutions to the problem. The event which follows shows that Joseph got to his destination. You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, will have a rank higher than yours.” Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.” Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung a gold chain around his neck. Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserved for his second-in-command. And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt. And Pharaoh said to him, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will lift a hand or foot in the entire land of Egypt without your approval.”(Gen 41:40-44) The Bridge to Joseph destination was the solution he provided to Pharaohs distress. From our definition we can denote that despite the obstacles on his path, God connected him to his destination with a bridge. I see a bridge as an object that changes the motion of our journey. As important as the path seems, the bridge is very crucial. I present to you Christ, the bridge to your destination. It doesn't matter how far the distance, God is faithful to his words.

Put God First (stanza 1)

Though rough or smooth may be the way, Put God first; He see-eth ev’rything you do, As swift life’s journey you pursue. Be careful lest you prove untrue, Put God first;

#Divinely_Inspired God bless you ©2018

Author’s corner

Whatever was given to you free of charge has been paid for by someone else, likewise your salvation. Don’t take it for granted, cherish and guide it with jealousy.

Reference

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The Holy Bible

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Assurance of Destination (Volume 1)- Oyelegbin K. Philip

Hymnlyrics– Put God First