In one of his last teachings, David Wilkerson spoke of the “Joseph Company”—a body of last-day believers who are wholly devoted to the Lord. Just as God prepared Joseph (through isolation and persecution) over a period of twenty years, He is now preparing a Joseph Company that will be responsive to His purposes in these days.
Those who are of the Joseph Company have endured many trials in order to have God’s truth deeply rooted in them that they might give wisdom and revelation to others. Is it possible the Joseph Company are those whom Daniel tells us will be raised up in the last days: “Those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many…” (11:33).
If you think it will be exciting to be part of this “Joseph Company,” beware. Daniel goes on to say, “And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution… to be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end” (11:35). Many do not understand all that they are currently going through—they are feeling isolated and persecuted. But if they remain faithful, they just might see that all along God has been preparing them to be part of the Joseph Company!
Hi Greg,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that God is raising up his people to walk in greater wisdom & anointing to be a victorious bride. And I have heard this term "Joseph Company" before, and agree with this idea.
The only caution I would give, is in the pursuit of God's highest, let's be on guard against elitism. Many groups that are seeking this end up becoming confined, "We are the remnant" "We are the called" "The chosen few"... The fact of the matter, and I believe what you are saying Greg, is that God is calling His body to a higher place in Him, not just a select few.
Now it may be that few choose to pursue a deeper intimacy with the Father, but it is available to all. It is easy to check-out when we are being refined, or pressing through those isolated, trying times. But those who seek, find. And those willing to invest, will reap good fruit!
-David S.