THE TRANSFORMING CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICE
June 2nd, 2024 (2nd Service)
YEAR OF FLOURISHING AND THRIVING SUPERNATURALLY
Minister: Rev Dr. Sam Oye
Text: GENESIS 41: 37 – 44 (TPT)
Topic: FLOURISHING AND THRIVING THROUGH WISDOM
“Joseph’s proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his advisers. He said to them, “Where can we find anyone else like this one, for he has the Spirit of God in him!” So Pharaoh turned to Joseph and said, “Since God has divinely revealed this to you, there is no one as wise and full of insight as you. I hereby place you in charge of all my affairs, and all my people will obey your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you! “Listen to me, Joseph,” Pharaoh continued. “I am placing you in charge of all of Egypt.” Then he removed his signet ring, placed it on Joseph’s finger, and had him clothed with fine linen robes! He adorned him with a golden collar around his neck. Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot reserved for the second-in-command and sent runners going before him, crying out, “Kneel!” In this way, Pharaoh placed Joseph over all the land of Egypt. Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh. No one in all of Egypt will lift a finger without your permission!”
The manifestation of God’s spirit in the form of wisdom upon Joseph was recognized by Egypt – King Pharaoh. The success of the tenure of a leader is determined by the inner circles around him. A weak circle around a leader weakens a leader; likewise, a foolish circle makes a leader foolish. In other words, governors, kings and leaders are looking for the wise and problem solvers.
The God that we serve likes to do things in threes. This three is called Trinity, that is plurality in unity, meaning one thing can have three different manifestations. Genesis chapter 1 began this – the beginning introduced the concept of plurality. It is important to know that there is a reason why God does all of that.
The trinity of man is in three different expressions which are spirit, soul and body. The soul is not the spirit, and vice versa, but they are all one.
In family, we also have the trinity of three, namely: the father, mother and children. In the trinity of marriage, we have God, man and wife. That is why in a functional marriage, there must be a God that we submit to, we must be submit to each other, and be simultaneously unique in purposes.
There are trinities in Heaven and on the earth. The Bible says three bears witness in Heaven, which is God the Father, the Word and the Holy Ghost.
1 John 5: 7 (KJV)
“For there are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”
Three also bears witness on earth – the Spirit, Water and the blood.
1 John 5: 8 (KJV)
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.”
There is also trinity of the Godhead, namely the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
When we talk about life, there are three trinities of reality – time, space and matter. Time itself also has its own trinity; past, present and future.
Those who live in the understanding of time know that whatever they miss in the past or present is all moving into the future. It is important to walk in this consciousness so as to deal away with depression.
There is also the trinity of matter – solid, liquid and gas. Water in form of ice or steam still has the end product of being a water, so do not judge a thing according to its present form.
We have also the trinity of space – heights, depth and width. Neither depth, nor heights nor width is the only measurement in life. That is to say, from the lowest zones, God can take men to the highest rank.
We have the three trinities of insights – wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2: 6 (KJV)
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: Out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
When the king was speaking with Joseph, he said there is no man with the same level of insight as Joseph. He recognized that it is the presence of the spirit of God in him.
The proper sequence of this trinity is knowledge, understanding and then wisdom. You do not gain wisdom in an area where you do not have knowledge.
Knowledge has its own trinity – data, logic and meaning.
Data has to do with the collection of basic information. Logic is the ability to relate these information gathered together, thereby resulting to meaning. Whether it is physical or spiritual, it is critical to know the importance of knowledge. Pursue knowledge in the areas where you are facing challenges.
The foundation for all things is knowledge. It is possible that your ignorance is costing you so much. Ignorance is a burden, foolishness is a yoke. Foolishness, as a state, is incurable except wisdom comes in.
The second trinity of insight is understanding, that is the comprehension of the data you have gathered. And the third, which is wisdom, is the application of what you have comprehended.
Every sphere of influence is governed by those who have insight. If you rise without insights, you will rely on those who have insights to help you. Knowledge rules the world.
