January 19 – Bible reading for today from the One Year Bible:

And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.”
“Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams.” – Genesis 40:8

I was recently called to jury duty and while sitting in the jury box, the attorney started asking each of us what we did for a living. He wanted to know what business we were involved in, and I was going to be the last one to answer the question. As I sat there, I was thinking about the different answers I could give. I could just say, “I’m a pastor.” But I also could say, “I change people’s lives.” “I heal the sick.” “I save people.” “I’m in the restoration business.” The list goes on and on. I ended up going with, “I’m a pastor.” But the deeper reality is, what I do really depends on what God is doing that day, because His business is my business… and what He does is supernatural!

Joseph understood that. Take a second look at what he said in today’s Bible reading: “Interpreting dreams is God’s business… so go ahead and tell me your dreams.” Wait a minute! He just said that interpreting dreams is God’s business, so why not just leave that to God? Oh, what a wonderful truth we see in God’s Word today. As followers of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, we get to spend our lives doing God’s business! Regardless of what you do to earn an income, every day you have the opportunity to be part of a supernatural business – God’s business! This is what we see in the life of Jesus when He said,

“Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” – Luke 2:49

So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing. In fact, the Father will show him how to do even greater works than healing this man. Then you will truly be astonished.” – John 5:19-20

Will you take time to ask the Lord what He is doing today, and how you can be part of it? Then slow down enough to notice the compassion He puts in your heart, the people He brings to your path—from giving a hug, showing kindness, caring for the poor, filling someone with hope, to healing the sick. Every day of your life this year can be a supernatural adventure when you live like Jesus—doing the Father’s business!

Father, I thank you that in the midst of all the natural things I will do today, you give me a holy invitation to do something supernatural. I don’t want to just be busy today, I want to be busy about your business. Will you share your heart with me today and direct my steps into the supernatural adventure you have for me?

Happy Fasting,

Pastor Kev