A Blessing to Accept your Throne

Joseph’s most spectacular step

Of bold, ridiculous faith,

Might not have been when he dreamed

As a young man

Or when he resisted the temptress’ seduction,

But when he accepted the signet ring (Genesis 41:42)

And took the second throne of the world’s greatest empire.

Who is this man

Who glides from weakness to strength,

From disdain to adoration,

From the dungeon to dominion,

Without batting an eye,

As if expecting it all the while?

When the call comes,

And Pharaoh beckons you

From the dungeon of your affliction,

From the obscurity of your situation,

From the humility of your location,

May you walk boldly into the light

Of the new day

And take whatever throne

God wants you to take.

I bless you to endure

The dungeon days with grace

And to embrace the glory days

With gratitude.