September 07, 2024
“Now therefore, let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this and let him appoint officers over the land, to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven plentiful years. And let them gather all the food of those good years that are coming, and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. Then that food shall be as a reserve for the land for the seven years of famine which shall be in the land of Egypt, that the land may not perish during the famine
-Genesis 41:33-36 (NKJV)
Recently, we explored the Blessing of a Sound Mind. We learnt that a sound mind is the manifestation of blessings from God, and it manifests (among other ways) through sound thinking!
Today, we will look at a very specific perspective of this thinking, and that is the ability to envision a solution and to manage resources and abundance. It is one thing to ask God for a blessing, but it is something else to be able to envision the solutions that you will provide to bring about that blessing in tangible form.
Material wealth flows to solution providers — people who deliver value and solve problems. However, beyond providing solutions to come out of lack into multiplication, there is a dimension of envisioning solutions for managing multiplication and abundance.
Envisioning solutions to manage blessings is a key part of a sound mind.
In our main text, we see Joseph communicating a sound plan for administering the abundance that was coming to Egypt. Joseph created immense value through the interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream earlier in Genesis 41:25-32. What followed was an envisioning of the future and a solution for how to manage the abundance that was coming.
Christ also demonstrated this blessing in Mark 6: 38-41, Jesus instituted order in anticipation of the famous miracle of the feeding of over 5000 people with just a few morsels of bread and fish — a powerful manifestation of the blessing of multiplication.
You could say that Jesus set up systems and solutions to administer the abundance.
There is a blessing, manifested through a mind touched by God, that enables a Christian to not only manifest multiplication, but also to envision solutions to manage and administer the blessings that come.
When you see a person struggling to create value or to manage the resources they have for profit, they need this manifestation of a sound mind. Similarly, when you see a person operating in a chaotic manner, being overwhelmed by blessings, or unable to sustain the blessings in their life, they need this manifestation of a sound mind.
The ability to envision solutions to problems — whether in the initiation or administration of blessings of multiplication — is a key part of operating a sound mind. Examine your life today, do you need God’s touch in this regard? It begins with awareness. Pray earnestly, honestly and fervently about this. God will empower you to download solutions from heaven and enable you to envision solutions in your work, family, relationships and every aspect of your life in Jesus' name!
Song of Worship
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And lean not on your own understanding
In all your ways acknowledge Him
And he shall direct your path
Song Trust in the Lord by Don Moen
Prayer - Lord, grant me the blessing of a sound mind that I may envision solutions and manage Your abundant blessings wisely. Help me to create value, administer resources effectively, and sustain the blessings You bestow upon me. Touch my mind and heart, guiding me in all aspects of my life. In Jesus' name, Amen
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