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REPOSITIONING: PATH TO EXCELLENCE

Text: Gen 41:14 – 44

Definition of Concepts:
 Repositioning - to put in a new or different position; adjust or alter the
position of something or someone.

 Path – a route, course or track along which something moves.

 Excellence – the quality of being outstanding or extremely good; achieving

greatness and being the very best.

Introduction:
Joseph is one of the Biblical characters that excelled. He went from being a
prisoner to becoming the Prime Minister of Ancient Egypt – the greatest
civilization in the world at that time. He was repositioned. Before making him
the Prime Minister, Pharaoh inquired from his officials; “Can we find such a
one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” Gen 41:38.
Joseph had the mark of excellence – he was better than everyone else.

JOSEPH’S EXPERIENCE OF REPOSITONING

Joseph went through numerous repositioning experiences before he became
Prime Minister of Egypt. God took him through a difficult and challenging path
but His presence was always with Joseph and the reward was far greater than
the pains he suffered.

Joseph’s path involved:

 Hatred of his brothers who sold him into slavery; Gen 37:23–28
 Service in Potiphar’s house, Gen 39:1-6
 Seduction and frame up by Potiphar’s wife, Gen 39:7–18
 Imprisonment on false accusation; Gen 39:19–23
  Interpretation of the Chief Butler and Chief Baker’s dreams; Gen 40:8–23
 Interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Gen 41:14–32
 Appointment as Prime Minister; Gen 41:39–44

EXAMPLES OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO WERE REPOSITIONED AND EXCELLED

• David – from Shepherd Boy to King; I Sam 16:11–13; 2 Sam 2:4
• Esther – from ordinary girl (though a virgin) to Queen; Esther 2:5–7; Esther
2:15 – 18
• Peter – from failed fisherman to fisher of men; Luke 5:5 – 10
• Paul – from chief sinner to great apostle; 1Tim 1:15; 2 Cor 11:22 – 33.
• Mary Magdalene – from demon-possessed to kingdom treasurer; Luke 8:1-2

HOW TO GET REPOSITIONED AND EXCELL

 Get connected and remain connected to God; John 15:1 – 5
 Praise God like David; 2 Sam 6:14 – 22
 Forgive like Joseph, Gen 50:19 – 20
 Evangelize like Peter and Paul

CONLUSION

God is looking out for His children who are ready to be repositioned for
excellence. Are you one of them?