The Best of the Land

Today morning I woke up after a strange dream in which I was give a piece of property, a big area of land with a big house with green lawn in the backyard and even a bigger front lawn alongside some small houses on rent. The land was offered to me, apparently from a relative. But even in my dream I hesitated to receive it as it was like an inheritance from a relative. I would rather purchase my own. Nonetheless, in the dream my family have occupied the house with large rooms filled with expensive gadgets. I was not that peaceful to have those expensive electronic gadgets which general were used for entertainment purposes. With such an awkward feeling I woke up from the dream. I did not pay much attention to it, brushing it off as just a mere dream that anybody can dream of.

Today evening in my Bible reading, the Lord spoke to me these verses spoken to Joseph. They were even promises made and fulfilled, "I will give you the best of the land of Egypt."

“And take your father and your households, and come to me. And I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you will eat the fat of the land.” (Genesis 45:18, RecVer)

“And do not be concerned for your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.” (Genesis 45:20, RecVer)

“The land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best of the land; let them dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know any capable men among them, make them overseers over my livestock.” (Genesis 47:6, RecVer)

“And Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.” (Genesis 47:11, RecVer)

As I read these verses, the Lord reminded me of the dream I had last night and asked me to write down today's date, 20th Jan 2022, on the side of the verse in my Holy Bible, RecoveryVersion, “And do not be concerned for your possessions, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.” (Genesis 45:20, RecVer).

I am satisfied, content, and happy with what the Lord has blessed me so far. As long as I have Him and enjoy His presence, I truly desire no more; for the Lord Jesus is my true satisfaction. Whatever the dream might indicate, I leave it to the Lord who knows best. He knows what is best for me and everything concerning me. Let Him take the final call in every matter. My heart's intent is always to receive the heavenly and spiritual blessings as in Ephesians. 

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ,” (Ephesians 1:3, RecVer)

I have also been reminded of the conversation between the Lord and Peter.

“Then Peter answered and said to Him, Behold, we have left all and followed You. What then will there be for us?And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you that you who have followed Me, in the restoration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for My name’s sake shall receive a hundred times as much and shall inherit eternal life.” (Matthew 19:27-29, RecVer)

The Lord had spoken in plain words. However one may interprete theses verses, the Lord will take the final call and let Him do whatever He wants to do. Yes, there are the Lord's promises, but I will not run after the promises of blessings, be it heavenly or earthly, I would rather have Him as the Blessing. When I have Him and enjoy His presence, He is mine! Let the wise in heart judge what is better, the blessings or the Blesser? I would rather choose the Blesser. Therefore, I am not bothered and will not be bothered by promises being fulfilled or not, as long as I have the Blesser, God Himself, my Lord, my God, and my Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Lord had spoken in plain words. However one may interprete theses verses, the Lord will take the final call and let Him do whatever He wants to do. Yes, there are the Lord's promises, but I will not run after the promises of blessings, be it heavenly or earthly, I would rather have Him as the Blessing. When I have Him and enjoy His presence, He is mine! Let the wise in heart judge what is better, the blessings or the Blesser? I would rather choose the Blesser. Therefore, I am not bothered and will not be bothered by promises being fulfilled or not, as long as I have the Blesser, God Himself, my Lord, my God, and my Savior, Jesus Christ!