28/02/2025
F1: GOD DOES NOT WRITE INCOMPLETE SENTENCES
How did I even get this title?
It was heavenly inspired, believe me.
I was ruminating on the topic and a character in the Bible dropped in my spirit.
Let's begin.
God does not write incomplete sentences.
What is a sentence? Sentence is the combination of words, or group of words to make a complete meaning.
What does the word “incomplete” mean?
Incomplete refers to something that is not whole, finished or lacking some parts.
Synonyms of incomplete are partial, unfinished, lacking, deficient, imperfect insufficient, inadequate,, half-bakeded etc.
And God?
God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, and loving Creator of the Universe and all therein. Full of glory, full of love, grace, mercy, holiness and truth.
Elaborating on this statement, let's use Joseph as a case study.
Joseph, a 17-year old boy was the 11th son of Jacob, born to Rachel, Jacob's favorite wife. As the firstborn son of Rachel, Joseph held a special place in Jacob's heart. (Genesis 37:3). Remember the beautiful coat Jacob made for him to express his affection?
However, this favoritism created tension among Joseph's brothers, who felt jealous and hâteful towards him. (Genesis 37:4-5).
As Joseph grew older, he began to have prophetic dreams that revealed his future destiny. In one dream, he saw himself as a leader, with his brothers bowing down to him. He shared this dream with his brothers, which further fueled their jealousy and resentment.
*My thought*
Oya na, Josefu alala arinran.
God gave him the hint of the end of his sentence so he would have a clue of what will become of Him. God is too sweet, abeg.
In another dream, Joseph saw the sun, moon, and stars bowing down to him, symbolizing his future greatness. When he shared this dream with his father and brothers, Jacob rebuked him, saying, "What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow ourselves to the ground before you?" (Genesis 37:10)
*My thought*
These are the punctuation marks, in Joseph's sentence that was written by God. Here's a comma, right?
Innocent Joseph did not know that God doesn not write incomplete sentences.
Let's continue. *Adjusts glasses*
Joseph's brothers conspired against him, plotting to kill him. However, Reuben, the eldest brother, intervened, suggesting they throw Joseph into a pit instead. While Reuben planned to rescue Joseph later, the other brothers sold Joseph to a group of Midianite traders, who took him to Egypt.
*My thought*
Another comma? Good!
In Egypt, Joseph was sold to Potiphar, a high-ranking official in Pharaoh's court. Joseph proved himself to be diligent and trustworthy, earning Potiphar's favor. However, when Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph of attempting to seduce her, Joseph was imprisoned.
*My thought*
I can imagine how these trying times would have been for Joseph. Poor Joseph. Uncompromising Joseph. Hmm, sighs. Joseph had many commas in his divine sentence, but did he write a full stop with his hand? Ehh?
Let's move!
In prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of two fellow prisoners, predicting their futures. One of the prisoners, the cupbearer, was restored to his position in Pharaoh's court. Joseph asked the cupbearer to remember him and plead his case to Pharaoh, but the cupbearer forgot.
*My thought*
Forgettt? Howwwww????
How could you forget something as important as saving someone's life? Haba nau. Cupbearer, you did not try at all.
My reader, come to think of it, don't you think this is the doing of the Lord? Well, I think so because God is still busy composing Joseph's compound-complex sentence. And Joseph is waiting with all his strength and patience to see it through till the end where God himself puts his full stop.
Let's see what happened next, my readers.
Two years later, Pharaoh had a disturbing dream that none of his wise men could interpret. The cupbearer remembered Joseph and recommended him to Pharaoh.
*My thought*
Kare, omo olori ire!! Ti e na a da daada!
Where you put head before?
Oya, let's go.
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream, predicting a severe famine that would afflict Egypt.
Pharaoh was impressed with Joseph's wisdom and appointed him as his second-in-command, tasking him with preparing Egypt for the impending famine.
*My thought*
Limoblaze, oil dey your head!
(Singing) God good oh,
you be good God oh
You just dey show yourself,
you be good God oh!!
Wait wait, no dance forget Joseph. Let's continue.
Joseph's leadership and wisdom helped Egypt prosper during the famine, and he became a hero in the eyes of the Egyptians.
*My thought*
Everybody do “awwwnn” again, again, one more ! 😋
Hero l'omo na ojere.
Years later, Joseph's brothers came to Egypt seeking food during the famine. Joseph recognized them but did not reveal his identity. Instead, he tested their character, accusing them of being spies and demanding they bring their youngest brother, Benjamin.
*My thought*
