Like Joseph

Joseph was hated by his brothers. He was sold, betrayed and was accused of something that he did not do. He was also forgotten. Like Joseph, we too in life will face difficulties that will overwhelm us. Do I think that God makes us go through struggles or hurtful situations? No! The thief came to KILL, STEAL and DESTROY! (John 10:10) But look at what God did for Joseph, he took that situation that must have broken Joseph's heart, and made him second in command throughout all of Egypt! Because of those trials, Joseph was able to save his family from the famine. Jesus came to give us life! (John 10:10)

Different translations of John 10:10 say:

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (NIV)

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (NKJV)

"A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." (The Message)

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." (NLT)

 ^"A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came so that my sheep will have life and so that they will have everything they need." (GW)

"The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).(AMP)

"A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came to give life—life that is full and good." (ERV)

"The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest."

"The robber comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I came so they might have life, a great full life." (NLV)

"The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance." (The Voice)

"The thief comes only to steal the sheep and to kill them and spoil them. I have come so that people may live and that they may enjoy life to the full." (WE)

Whatever the devil meant for harm, remember that God will make it for your good!

What are you running too?

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." - Proverbs 18:10

At times in our life, we can feel lost, confused, desperate and alone.  We run and try to find things that give us comfort, but later on it just leaves us with pain and heartache. Some run to drugs, some run to alcohol, some run to food, some run to guys, some run to girls, some run to money and some just run away. Yes, those things may fill  a void temporarily and give us a little sense of "peace and comfort" ,but in the end it will make you feel hopeless and empty. However, thankfully there is someone whose arms are  always wide open and His name is Jesus. He is there waiting for you, He is ready to deliever you from all of that pain and self-shame. Run to Him and you will be safe.

What are you running too?