We’re Not All Josephs, Davids, or Jesuses, But We’re Covered!

Not everyone can be Joseph with his technicolor dreams and coat (Genesis 37:3). Let’s be real—do you even like wearing bold colors? But Joseph wasn’t chosen just because his father, Jacob, loved him most (though that didn’t hurt). God had a plan to save not just Joseph, but his entire family. So yes, he was hated by his brothers, sold as a slave, falsely accused, and thrown into prison—an impressive resume of suffering. But through it all, God worked things out for good. Joseph himself said in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

Now, let’s talk about David. Oh, King David! The guy who went from herding sheep to slaying giants (1 Samuel 17:50). He was handpicked by God because, as 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” But David’s life wasn’t just Goliath-slaying and harp-playing. He also had his fair share of drama, mistakes, and battles—literal and emotional. Yet, he became the king through whom Jesus would come, showing that even flawed vessels can carry divine purposes.

And then there’s Jesus. Our Savior, Redeemer, the perfect Lamb of God. Unlike Joseph or David, He didn’t make any mistakes—just miracles. Born in a manger, walking on water, turning water into wine (John 2:1-11—seriously, the best wedding party move ever). Jesus came to give us life and life in abundance (John 10:10). But let’s not forget, He also took the cross for our sins (John 3:16). That’s the ultimate labor of love, one we could never repay.

What about Jacob, Joseph’s father? He wasn’t perfect either—he had a knack for scheming and wrestling (Genesis 32:24-30). But even he was chosen by God to father a nation. His 12 sons became the 12 tribes of Israel, and through his lineage, God’s promises unfolded.

So, what’s the point? Not all of us will wear Joseph’s colorful coat, swing David’s sling, or walk in Jesus’ sandals. But we can surely enjoy the fruits of their labor. God used them to prepare the way for us. Instead of envying their calling or complaining about our own, let’s follow the wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

And hey, don’t forget Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” So next time you feel left out of the “chosen few,” remember: God’s plans are bigger than you think, and His provision is always perfect. And while we’re here, let’s pray for the Josephs, Davids, and “Jesi” (yes, that’s plural for Jesus) in our lives. They’re preparing the table, and we’re invited to the feast!