Living Water #631

LIVING WATER – EPISODE 631 || 25TH FEBRUARY, 2026

By Solomon Uwumbolibe Mensah

“THE PREPARED SOLUTION”

Scripture Reading — Genesis 41:56–57:
“When the famine had spread over the whole country, Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe throughout Egypt. And all the world came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph, because the famine was severe everywhere.”

Life moves in seasons, and just as nature experiences cycles, human life also passes through periods of abundance and seasons of famine. A famine is not only about the absence of food; it represents moments of lack, confusion, economic hardship, spiritual dryness, and global uncertainty. In this passage, famine covered the entire earth, leaving nations helpless as systems failed and resources disappeared. Yet while the world suffered, God had already prepared a solution through one man, Joseph. This reveals a powerful spiritual truth: God prepares His servants in advance so they can become solutions when crisis comes.

1.      Famine Reveals the Limitations of Human Systems: The Bible tells us that the famine spread over the whole land, affecting everyone without exception. Egypt was powerful and other nations were advanced, yet none could prevent or stop the crisis. This teaches us that wealth cannot prevent every disaster, intelligence alone cannot secure the future, and human planning without divine wisdom eventually reaches its limits. Famine exposes what people truly trust in, and sometimes God allows difficult seasons so humanity can recognize its dependence on Him. When what people relied upon begins to fail, hearts turn toward God’s provision and guidance.

2.      God Prepares His Servants Before the Crisis: Long before the famine arrived, Joseph endured rejection by his brothers, slavery, false accusation, and imprisonment. What appeared to be suffering was actually divine preparation. During seven years of abundance, God gave Joseph wisdom to store grain while others were celebrating prosperity without foresight. Preparation, therefore, is obedience to prophetic wisdom. Many people waste seasons of increase because they assume good times will continue forever, but God often uses peaceful seasons to build discipline, character, and spiritual maturity. The skills and strength God develops in you today may become the very resources others will depend on tomorrow.

3.     The Storehouses Were Opened at the Right Time: Scripture says Joseph opened all the storehouses, revealing that the grain already existed before the famine began. Provision had been prepared ahead of the crisis, and the timing of its release was crucial. Joseph neither opened the storehouses too early nor too late; he acted according to divine timing. This teaches us that God’s provision often exists before our problems appear. Blessings are not always created in moments of trouble; sometimes they were stored through past obedience and preparation. What feels like delay may actually be God preserving provision for the exact moment it is needed most.

4.     God Can Position You as a Solution for Many: The Bible declares that all the world came to Egypt to buy grain, showing Joseph’s transformation from prisoner to global provider. One obedient life became the channel through which nations survived. God’s blessing upon Joseph was never meant for personal comfort alone but for the preservation of many lives. True elevation is not about status but service. When God lifts a person, families are preserved, communities are strengthened, and nations are impacted. Therefore, we must ask ourselves whether we are preparing merely to succeed or preparing to serve others through God’s purpose.

5.     There Is Also a Spiritual Famine Today: Today the world faces another kind of famine; not merely physical but spiritual. There is a famine of truth, hope, righteousness, and the Word of God. Many people search everywhere for meaning, direction, and peace. Just as nations came to Joseph seeking grain, people today are searching for those who carry spiritual nourishment; wisdom, faith, encouragement, and the presence of God. Believers are called to become living storehouses, carrying spiritual provision that can sustain others during seasons of emptiness and confusion.

Joseph’s story teaches us that crisis does not surprise God, preparation always precedes promotion, and God raises individuals to become answers for others. The famine came, but provision also appeared because God had already positioned His servant. Where others saw disaster, Joseph revealed divine strategy and hope, proving that God always prepares solutions before problems fully unfold.

Call to Action: Let us learn to use seasons of abundance wisely, allowing God to develop our character and prepare us both spiritually and practically. Instead of wasting opportunities, we should ask God to shape our lives into storehouses that bless others. Let this be our prayer: “Lord, make me ready before the famine comes, and make me a solution in my generation.”

Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You because You are the God who prepares ahead of time. Teach us wisdom like Joseph and help us not to waste seasons of abundance. Build in us character, discipline, and faith so that when others are in need, we may carry Your provision. Make our lives storehouses of blessing, hope, and salvation to our generation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.