Go and Stand Before Kings - 4

To put a final note on the topic we started last week, "Go and Stand Before Kings", I have these few words to wrap up the discussion and don't forget, God's part of your rising to be the word of the king is done and established. Your own part is what's crucial and should be done with all sense of responsibility. Bellow are the other things which are important if you must stand before kings.

1.                You must solve a problem

The source of wealth is found in solving people’s problem, when you solve problem, you are known and seen as a solution to that problem and in other way round you get rewarded for it. And what the kings want are solutions provider.

(Gen 40:12 CEV)  Joseph said: This is the meaning of your dream. The three branches stand for three days,

(Gen 40:13 CEV)  and in three days the king will pardon you. He will make you his personal servant again, and you will serve him his wine, just as you used to do.

(Gen 41:28 CEV)  It is just as I said--God has shown what he intends to do.

(Gen 41:29 CEV)  For seven years Egypt will have more than enough grain,

(Dan 4:8 CEV)  Finally, a young man named Daniel came in, and I told him the dream. The holy gods had given him special powers, and I had renamed him Belteshazzar after my own god.

(Dan 4:9 CEV)  I said, "Belteshazzar, not only are you the wisest of all advisors and counselors, but the holy gods have given you special powers to solve the most difficult mysteries. So listen to what I dreamed and tell me what it means:

2.                You must utilize your opportunities/chances/don’t dull yourself 

It’s usually said that opportunity lost can’t be regained, therefore it says to me that opportunities are precious and must be used judiciously, don’t waste it, don’t blow it, to have it may take another circle. Someone said a vision not implemented in seven years, is gone to another person, so use it now, don’t wait.

         

(Gen 40:14 CEV)  But when these good things happen, please don't forget to tell the king about me, so I can get out of this place.

(Gen 40:15 CEV)  I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and here in Egypt I haven't done anything to deserve being thrown in jail.

3.                You must always say it the way it is

Irrespective of what will happen, learn to say it the way it is, you are responsible to God and not any man, so what you do will be about the fear of God not the fear of man. There are lots of time that your advice to people might be so different from others, hello sir/ma just say it as it is.

Joseph - Gen 40:18-19 CEV (18)  Joseph said: This is the meaning of your dream. The three baskets are three days, (19)  and in three days the king will cut off your head. He will hang your body on a pole, and birds will come and peck at it.

Daniel - Dan 3:16-18 CEV (16)  The three men replied, "Your Majesty, we don't need to defend ourselves. (17)  The God we worship can save us from you and your flaming furnace. (18)  But even if he doesn't, we still won't worship your gods and the gold statue you have set up."

(Dan 4:24 CEV)  Your Majesty, God Most High has sent you this message, and it means

(Dan 4:25 CEV)  that you will be forced to live with the wild animals, far away from humans. You will eat grass like a wild animal and live outdoors for seven years, until you learn that God Most High controls all earthly kingdoms and chooses their rulers.

(Dan 4:26 CEV)  But he gave orders not to disturb the stump and roots. This is to show that you will be king once again, after you learn that the God who rules from heaven is in control.

4.                You must ascribe your success to God

One thing you must always realize is that your success is not by your making, but it was given to you by God, so at every point of your life, make sure you make the world know that it is God who did this not man.

Joseph - (Gen 41:16 CEV)  "Your Majesty," Joseph answered, "I can't do it myself, but God can give a good meaning to your dreams."

(Gen 41:28 CEV)  It is just as I said--God has shown what he intends to do.

Daniel - Dan 2:27-28 CEV (27)  Daniel answered: Your Majesty, not even the smartest person in all the world can do what you are demanding. (28)  But the God who rules from heaven can explain mysteries. And while you were sleeping, he showed you what will happen in the future.

5.                You must be good looking

I call this the final blow, if truly you must stand before kings and do great exploits, there are some things that must just be natural and you cannot compromise it, see what they say about Daniel and his friends.

 

Daniel - Dan 1:4 CEV (4)  The king said, "They must be healthy, handsome, smart, wise, educated, and fit to serve in the royal palace. Teach them how to speak and write our language

Summary (You are Unstoppable!)

Read this aloud to yourself "His divine power has given us all thing unto life and godliness, so I will go out there and succeed. I am unstoppable. I can make it, I will make it, I have Jesus, I have everything, no matter the challenge, I will overcome, I am wise, I am smart, I am beautiful, am healthy in my health and in my mind, I can see problems, I can take advantage of it, I can solve problems, yes any problems, Jesus said I will do more than he does, so I can, yes I can, all my success is given by God, and to him I give all my glory.