AND THE FAMINE WAS ALL OVER THE FACE OF THE EARTH: AND JOSEPH OPENED ALL THE STOREHOUSES, AND SOLD UNTO THE EGYPTIANS; AND THE FAMINE WAXED SORE IN THE LAND OF EGYPT. AND COUNTRIES CAME INTO EGYPT TO JOSEPH FOR TO BUY CORN; BECAUSE THAT THE FAMINE WAS SO SORE IN ALL LANDS. Genesis, Chapter 41, Verses 56-57.
The greatest call on Joseph’s life was to prepare Egypt and the surrounding Nations for a time of famine. All the tests and trials Joseph experienced in his lifetime were designed to prepare and catapult him to his purposed destiny in life. He found his destiny being fulfilled during the Great Famine which WAXED SORE IN THE LAND OF EGYPT and beyond. The many setbacks Joseph experienced in life were God ordained.
We should never judge our life by the failures and setbacks we have experienced in our life. God uses our adversities, failures and triumphs to prepare us for our destiny (destination). There may be setbacks along each path we travel, but God walks with us to use the trials of life to lead us to our destiny.
Joseph was a man who loved God and refused to compromise his faith during times of adversity and temptation. During his life he was ridiculed, despised and rejected by many who knew him. Others saw the hand of God upon him and promoted him from opportunity to opportunity. Opportunity would finally lead him to his God purposed destiny. There were setbacks along the way, but he never lost his focus or the calling God had on His life. The dreams he had as a young man would lead him down the path to his God purposed destiny. He held those dreams close to his heart until they became a reality in his life. Joseph’s dreams would finally be realized after his final promotion to second in command over all the land of Egypt.
If I could use one word to describe Joseph it would be “faithful.” He was faithful to God’s plan and purpose for his life. If we are going to fulfill our God purposed destiny we are going to have to be faithful servants. The trials, temptations adversities and setbacks will help to catapult us toward our destiny in Christ. If we allow Him, God will mold and make us into VESSELS OF HONOR. God is seeking faithful vessels who are willing to serve and obey Him regardless of any adversity we may encounter along the trails and in the trials of life.
The story of Joseph is also a story of forgiveness. Joseph chose to forgive his brothers for their transgressions against him. He forgave others who had wronged him. His mercy opened the door of reconciliation between himself and his estranged family. In doing so he was able to provide a REFUGE during a time of great trouble for those who had hated and mistreated him.
FAMINE
Famine can be defined as an extreme shortage of food caused by drought-like conditions. The Bible has recorded and predicted many occurrences of droughts and famines which occurred throughout history.
The famine which took place in Egypt was widespread. Famine often comes as judgment from God because of sin. All the famines recorded in the Bible in Israel were judgments of God upon His chosen people because of their sins and idolatry. Israel’s relationship with God, or their lack thereof DIRECTLY affected the fertility and condition of the land. When Israel’s relationship with God flourished, the land flourished and brought forth an abundant Harvest. God always sent the rain to assure a bountiful Harvest when Israel obeyed and served Him faithfully. When other Nations around them were experiencing famine, the land in Israel would flourish. On the other hand, when Israel’s relationship with God was strained and the purposes of God were not being fulfilled, the Harvests would be minimal to say the least.
BEHOLD, THE DAYS COME, SAITH THE LORD, THAT I WILL SEND A FAMINE IN THE LAND, NOT A FAMINE OF BREAD, NOR A THIRST FOR WATER, BUT OF HEARING THE WORDS OF THE LORD. Amos, Chapter 8, Verses 11-12. There is a spiritual lesson we can learn from famine in the land. When we are not faithful servants and obedient to our Lord, the rain which brings spiritual harvests is minimal and can sometimes be non-existent. When relationships are strained, people become aloof from God and fellowship is hindered. When our relationship with God is strained we are not under the cloud of Heaven where Living Water falls, refreshes and replenishes the Earth, our spirit.
AND I LOOKED, AND BEHOLD A PALE HORSE: AND HIS NAME THAT SAT ON HIM WAS DEATH, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH HIM, AND POWER WAS GIVEN UNTO THEM OVER THE FOURTH PART OF THE EARTH, TO KILL WITH SWORD, AND WITH HUNGER (famine), AND WITH DEATH, AND WITH THE BEASTS OF THE EARTH. Revelation, Chapter 6, Verse 8.
Famine is one of the judgments which is poured out upon the Earth before and during the Great Tribulation. Today people are consistently and brazenly defying the God of Heaven. Spiritual Darkness is covering the whole Earth, and sin has entered into the highest offices of every Nation on Earth. Righteousness is fast becoming an offense to the ungodly.
Society is rejecting the concept of Christianity and TRUTH is being replaced with lies and deception. It is no longer convenient or even popular to be called a Christian. To be Christ-like is an offense to many of those who promote and espouse political correctness. Political Correctness rewards unrighteousness and punishes the righteous. It protects the bad and prosecutes the innocent. Evil is called good, and good is called evil. Nations who once corporately prayed to the True God have become cold and indifferent to Him. People are becoming increasingly more hostile to those devoted to preaching the Gospel.
A line has been drawn in the sand and everyone on Earth will have to decide whose side they will choose. Those who love Darkness will be judged contemptuously, and the Pale Horse will visit them unmercifully. Those who choose to dwell in the Light of Christ will be fed both physically and spiritually in the time of famine. Seeds of evil can only produce a harvest of Justice and Judgment.
VISIONS
After writing the above paragraphs the Lord immediately gave me three visions. First, I saw the devil sitting on a chair in a large room. In front of him was a large globe in a round frame resting on the floor. He was leaning, bent over with his hand on the globe. I asked the Lord what the meaning of this was and I heard the words: “GLOBAL MELTDOWN OF SOCIETY.”
Immediately after the first vision I had a second vision. I saw a very thin man walking down a pathway. He was wearing a ragged cloak with a hood over his head. I could not see his face. Everything this man owned was rolled up and securely tucked under his left arm. I knew this man represented famine and poverty caused by drought and economic collapse. I realized this vision was related to the Scripture concerning the Pale Horse which brings poverty, famine, disease and death.
The third vision the Lord gave me was of an Arab man riding a horse. He was carrying a sword in his right hand and was riding out to conquer. I knew this man represented Islamic Extremism and the Nations who would be allied with them during the end times. As I was pondering this vision, the following scriptures came to me: AND THERE WENT OUT ANOTHER HORSE THAT WAS RED: AND POWER WAS GIVEN TO HIM THAT SAT THEREON TO TAKE PEACE FROM THE EARTH, AND THAT THEY SHOULD KILL ONE ANOTHER: AND THERE WAS GIVEN UNTO HIM A GREAT SWORD.
Among other things RED is associated with terrorism, war and blood. Islamic Extremists will ally themselves with the RED nations including Russia, China and other Communist Countries to make war on Western Civilizations. Eventually, they will turn their focus on Israel and attack the Holy Land.
The judgments and plagues which will be poured out during the Great tribulation are a direct result of the global meltdown of the moral fiber of society. “Power was given the rider of the Red Horse to take peace from the earth” because mankind, as a whole, has become fundamentally apostate.
Famine, poverty, disease and war are all results of a meltdown of the moral fiber of society in the end times. All these curses ultimately cause the death of Civilization as we now know it. Hell comes after death for those who do not know Christ. Those who know Christ will not have to fear the judgment of God.
Jesus called the Apostates a “generation of Vipers.” He did not tolerate the hypocrites who opposed the Word of God and made it of no effect by their man made traditions.
THE JOSEPH ANOINTING
FOR NATION SHALL RISE AGAINST NATION, AND KINGDOM AGAINST KINGDOM: AND THERE SHALL BE FAMINES, AND PESTILENCES, AND EARTHQUAKES IN DIVERS PLACES. ALL OF THESE ARE THE BEGINNING OF SORROWS. Matthew, Chapter 24, Verse 7.
The Lord spoke to me a few years ago regarding the Joseph Anointing. I had known for many years a famine was coming which would be worse than any the World has ever experienced. I have been warning people for years about this famine and the approaching Tribulation which would engulf the whole Earth. War, widespread famine, earthquakes and disease are just the “beginning of sorrows.” According to Scripture, each of these calamities will grow in intensity as time continues. However, if we are trusting in God we do not have to be concerned about these things. God promised He would never leave or forsake those who trust in Him. David said: “I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread.” Psalms, 37, Verse 25.
The Lord has been preparing Cites, or Places of refuge where people will be fed during the times of Sorrow and Tribulation. I know personally several people in different States who have been storing food and other much needed supplies to help people during the coming years of lack. I have heard of many other Churches and Ministries who are also preparing to feed, clothe and provide shelter for displaced individuals and families who will become refugees during the coming STORM.
I wrote a Book over 10 years ago called “I AM—A Prophetic Look at End Time Events” in which I called the Great Tribulation “THE STORM.” I have had many dreams and visions of the Great Tribulation. Many people will not heed the warnings of the Prophets and will find themselves lacking in everything they need to survive the coming Storm. Many Christians will not be prepared for what is coming because they have been listening to Church leaders who tell them they will not be here during the time of great sorrow and tribulation.
Many Christians who are preparing will not be ready spiritually because they have neglected to keep their LAMPS filled with oil. They are preparing physically, but they are not prepared spiritually or emotionally. They are neglecting their relationship with God, which is more important than any physical preparations they can make.
We have entered into a season where storms are continuing to grow exponentially worse and worse. All someone has to do is look around them and see the sin and degradation which proceeds the judgment of God. We can hear the hoof beats of the Four Horsemen when we pick up a newspaper or listen to the News.
The JOSEPHS of today have been faithful to God throughout life’s troubles and trials. They have dreamed the dreams of future tribulations, and have dedicated their lives to seeing that the hungry are fed, the naked are clothed and the homeless and destitute are given shelter from the STORM.
Above everything, those who wear the mantle of the JOSEPH ANOINTING know that Jesus IS the REFUGE FROM THE STORM. Cities of Refuge and other places of Refuge have been, and are being, established to provide for the physical needs of individuals. However, more important than the physical needs of individuals, are the spiritual needs they may have. Josephs are also stockpiling Bibles and other Christian Literature to share with those who are now, and those who will become, heirs of salvation during the Great Tribulation.
In feeding, clothing and providing shelter to the refugees who have been displaced through man-made and natural disasters we are fulfilling the Law of Christ. Helping the less fortunate and the unfortunate during their time of need is the call of those who carry the mantle of the Joseph Anointing.