Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Promise

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God encourages through The power of His Word And His Word gives a vision Which to you is transferred. This vision helps make decisions So take up bravery For God is your shield To lead…

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His Word Makes a Way so it’s Okay

In the post Receive Direction From His Word, I wrote about the circumstance of Joseph while in an Egyptian prison. During the time of Joseph, God spoke through dreams but today God speaks to us through His Word. Think back … Continue reading →

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Receive Direction From His Word

While in prison, Joseph made use of his circumstances as explained in Genesis 40 by helping others and by not being downtrodden but maintaining hope. He had a desire to find a way out of his situation and took the … Continue reading →

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Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

As I wrote in the post Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, the blessings of God brought Joseph great success. With each passing day, there was success in everything he was in charge of and we can take this lesson to help … Continue reading →

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Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife

Joseph was bought by one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard in Egypt named Potiphar. In Genesis 39, we are told that the Lord was with Joseph so that there was success in everything he was in charge … Continue reading →

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