DEALING WITH THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS

DEALING WITH THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS

What a beautiful Thursday it is. Hope you’ve had a beautiful week so far? It is well with your soul in Jesus name.

Today, we will continue with our study on Famine as it relates with this present economic crisis. We shall be examining the lives of Jacob and Joseph from Genesis 41-47. The severity of the famine in the land was so terrible that even Egypt that Abraham and Isaac fled too also experienced it. But, God intervenes through a man called Joseph and a whole nation is preserved. Genesis 41:1-8 shows us a very important point that we must take note of.

·        Leadership is about dreams of the future. Pharaoh saw by God’s grace what other subjects could not see and he took immediate and appropriate steps.

·        vs 25-32 shows us that Pharaoh and Joseph didn’t waste time on asking why or blaming anyone. They were ready for “What next”.

·        vs 33-34 shows a very important famine closure which is Prophetic Intelligence. The Lord inspired Joseph on the strategy for the way out.

·        vs 34 shows us that 20% of the produce was collected in the time of plenty. It is important to note that the 20% that was gathered from people was sufficient to last the people of Egypt and even outsiders throughout the 7 years of famine, they lived comfortably on a 20% percentage and still survived. This means that while they lived on 80% there could have been wastage.

Somebody once said "Live simply so that others can simply live."

Next time on Business Thursday, we will continue this particular study. Until then continue to meditate on what you’ve learnt and do more study.

As you continue to look up to God in this time of economic crisis, your faces will remain radiant. God will intervene divinely in everything that concerns you in Jesus name. You are blessed.

Shalom

ADESINA ABEGUNDE