It is said, when your intentions are clean and your approach is fair, your enemies and your battles shall be your greatest resources and the cornerstone of your elevation. This word (and rule) of life had been perfected before the creation of men, its actors and subjects.
For every law there is a reversal law; for every principle, there is a lower or higher principle; for every motion, there is an opposing motion or reaction, etc. This is a universal dialectic though it it has different naming in different climes.
Stability is the center of life; it is the state of balance between acceleration and friction. The counteraction of these two forces keeps us at the center of life and prevents the world from losing its bearing and center of gravity.
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The life of Joseph present a great lesson. Joseph needed more than beauty and the gift of vision to become a king. He needed frictions to unleash and enliven his capacity for acceleration. So he was plotted against by his brothers who snared him out of his comfort zone and father’s protection and sold him into slavery and servitude in Egypt. In Egypt, Joseph suffered another scheme and betrayal from the wife of his master which got him into prison.
However, it transpired that all of these experiences were the stepping stones Joseph needed to reach his destination. His turning point came when he interpreted the dream of his fellow inmate who rose to become the King’s cupbearer.
As a destined divine ruler and arbitrator, Joseph needed to experience hatred to understand the importance of love, he needed to understand evil to be able to contrast it to virtue and holiness.
The rule of life did not just play out in Joseph’s life, he used to his advantage. Even when he recognized that his enemies have been brought back to his course, he never succumbed to the urge of seeking revenge. That is sweet wisdom that could only have come from bitter experiences.
What is that friction you are experiencing today in your life, home, business, work, and relationships?
Providence is never rash. The mills of God grind slowly but it grinds exceedingly small. Never lose hope in trying periods. It is a time to intensify your acceleration and let providence takes its course. In adversity, rather than constantly fantasizing about a happy ending, deal with the situation and embrace the moment with alacrity.
