Deeper ReflectionIn our work life,
44 we need to recognise and rest in the sovereignty
of God. God is in sovereign control over all of our lives.
45 It is not
that we do not have the freedom to make choices in the course of
our lives, but that God superintends our lives – and indeed all of human
history – to bring things to pass in accordance with His sovereign will
and purposes.
46As Christians, recognising and resting in the sovereignty of God in our
work will provide us many benefits, such as lesser fear and frustration,
and lower stress and anxiety, when we encounter setbacks at work or
when things are not turning out the way we would prefer or expect. Not
only has God revealed Himself in the Scriptures as the Sovereign Lord
of all creation, He has also revealed to us His attributes of steadfast love
and faithfulness towards His covenant people.
47 We must by faith hold
fast to the biblical beliefs that God loves us and has our best interests
at heart, and that God alone has perfect knowledge
48 and the fullest
perspective on our situations. Then we will be able to maintain our
stability in the storms.With the benefit of hindsight, Joseph recognised God’s good hand upon
his life over all the years, including all the times of pain and suffering
that he had to go through. What Joseph had to previously hold fast by
faith, now he could see clearly that God had a good and glorious purpose
for the blessing of God’s people through His servant, and bringing
salvation to all the nations of the earth.
44 According to one survey, an average person will spend about 13 years of his life at work: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/weve-broken-down-your-entire-life-into-years-spent-doing-tasks_n_61087617e4b0999d2084fec5
45 Isaiah 40:21-26; 45:7-12.
46 Isaiah 46:8-10
47 Exodus 34:6-7; Psalm 89:19-37
48 Isaiah 40:12-14
