Today we continue our series entitled “Living the Grace Life,” where we will learn to embrace and walk in God’s unmerited, unearned, and often undeserved favor throughout 2025.
Key scriptures for this year:
2 Corinthians 9:8 TPT
“Yes, God is more than ready to overwhelm you with every form of grace, so that you will have more than enough of everything—every moment and in every way. He will make you overflow with abundance in every good thing you do.”
Galatians 5:4 TPT
“If you want to be made right with God by fulfilling the obligations of the law, you have cut off more than your flesh—you have cut yourselves off from Christ and have fallen away from the revelation of grace!”
Romans 6:14 ERV
“Sin will not be your master, because you are not under law. You now live under God’s grace.”
1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.”
Additional scriptures for today:
Genesis 41:38-40 NIV
“So Pharaoh asked them, ‘Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?’ Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.'”
Proverbs 8:12, 14 TPT
“I am Wisdom, and with me are good judgment and knowledge… Common sense and success belong to me. Insight and strength are mine.”
Isaiah 11:2 NIV
“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD.”
Psalm 32:8 NIV
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Setting the Stage:
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring different dimensions of living THE GRACE LIFE. We’ve examined how God’s grace empowered Bezalel with supernatural craftsmanship and Daniel with an excellent spirit that distinguished him from his peers. Today, we turn our attention to another aspect of grace: divine strategic wisdom.
If you have been following me for any length of time, you know I love the story of Joseph. He was a young man who rose from being a slave and a prisoner to become the second most powerful leader in Egypt. He also made Egypt the most powerful nation on the planet at the time.
What elevated Joseph to this position? It wasn’t just his character or work ethic, though those were certainly important. It was God’s grace manifested as supernatural strategic wisdom—the ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams and implement a plan that would save not only Egypt but the surrounding nations from devastating famine.
Pharaoh himself recognized this wasn’t mere human intelligence, saying, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” Joseph’s strategic wisdom wasn’t something he earned through education or developed through experience alone. It was a divine gift of grace—God’s insight enabling him to see what others couldn’t see and plan what others couldn’t plan.
The same grace that empowered Joseph is available to you today. Strategic wisdom isn’t reserved for corporate executives or government leaders. It’s a manifestation of God’s grace that He desires to pour out on all believers who will receive it.
So, what does this mean to you today? A few things.
1. God’s Grace Gives You Strategic Foresight Beyond Human Understanding.
Joseph’s ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams wasn’t just supernatural communication; it was strategic foresight empowered by grace. He didn’t just explain the dreams; he saw their implications and developed a comprehensive plan to address a crisis that hadn’t even started yet.
How this applies to you:
— Joseph’s strategic foresight wasn’t the product of his intelligence but of God’s grace working through him. Similarly, when you depend on grace rather than your own understanding, God will give you insights that go far beyond your natural capability. In other words, the Holy Spirit can bless you to see and understand that your natural eyes cannot see and your human brain cannot understand.
— Grace-empowered strategic wisdom isn’t limited to executive leaders or government officials. God wants to give every believer foresight in their sphere of influence, whether that’s running a household, managing a team, or leading an organization. The same grace that operated in Joseph is available to you regardless of your position or title.
— What Joseph demonstrated was “prophetic strategy”—the ability not just to predict the future but to discern what to do about it. This form of grace combines revelation with practical application. God doesn’t just show you what’s coming; He shows you how to prepare and respond to it effectively.
— In today’s fast-changing world, natural intelligence is important, but it is sometimes insufficient. This is why millions of people and countless corporations are pivoting to artificial intelligence. However, grace-empowered strategic wisdom can enable you to see around corners and prepare for shifts before they happen. No large language model (LLM) can help you do that. That comes from the Holy Spirit.
— Joseph’s strategic foresight wasn’t just about avoiding disaster; it was about positioning for blessing. Egypt did not just survive the famine, it made them rich! Similarly, God’s strategic wisdom doesn’t just help you survive challenges; it helps you thrive through them. Grace positions you to prosper even in difficult seasons.
— Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams came from his connection to God, not his natural intelligence. Your best strategic insights will come from prayer and communion with the Holy Spirit, not just research and planning.
— Many believers are making decisions based solely on natural wisdom when God wants to give them supernatural strategic insight. Don’t settle for what makes sense to the natural mind when God’s grace can reveal what only His Spirit can see. As Paul wrote, “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived—the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10).
2. Grace Empowers You To Create Divine Solutions to Complex Problems.
After interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph immediately proposed a grace-inspired solution: “Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance…” (Genesis 41:34). This wasn’t human cleverness but divine strategic wisdom flowing through him.
How this applies to you:
— Joseph’s solution wasn’t just clever; it was gracefully strategic. It addressed not just the immediate problem but created a sustainable system for the entire fourteen-year cycle. When God’s grace empowers your strategic thinking, you’ll find yourself creating solutions that are comprehensive and sustainable, not just quick fixes.
— Grace-empowered solutions often look different from what conventional wisdom would suggest. While others might have proposed rationing only when the famine began, Joseph’s strategy of preparation during abundance was divinely inspired. Today, what that looks like is that when others are just focused on the next quarter or the next year, God can give you the wisdom to make decisions today that will sustain you for years to come.
— Joseph’s plan required divine insight for practical implementation—knowing exactly how much to collect (20%), where to store it (strategically distributed cities), who would oversee it (commissioners), and how to distribute it. Grace gives you not just the big vision but the practical wisdom to execute it down to the details. Casting VISION and executing with OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE are both key components to the success of any business or organization.
— Strategic grace helps you solve problems before they become crises. Joseph addressed the coming famine seven years before it began. When you’re operating in God’s grace for strategic wisdom, you’ll find yourself solving problems that others don’t even see yet.
— Notice that Joseph didn’t have to strain to develop this plan. It flowed from the grace operating in him. As he stood before Pharaoh, God’s wisdom flowed through him. This is what grace does—it empowers you to function beyond your natural capacity without the striving that comes from self-effort. Grace is not effortless, but it is sweatless.
— The solutions God’s grace inspires often benefit far more people than just yourself or your immediate circle. Joseph’s strategic plan ended up saving not just Egypt but “all the world” (Genesis 41:57), including his own family. The strategic wisdom God gives you through grace may have an impact far beyond what you initially imagined.
— Remember, the grace that empowered Joseph’s strategic solution is available to you today. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own or rely solely on your experience or education. God’s grace includes the gift of strategic wisdom for those who will receive it by faith.
3. Divine Administrative Wisdom Is a Form of Grace.
While Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams was impressive, his implementation plan was equally exceptional. He didn’t just predict the future; he knew exactly what to do about it. This administrative wisdom was as much a gift of grace as his prophetic insight.
How this applies to you:
— God’s grace empowers believers to organize, administer, and implement with supernatural wisdom. The same Spirit that gives prophetic words also gives practical implementation strategies. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that administrative ability is merely natural; it can be supernaturally enhanced by grace.
— Joseph’s plan was comprehensive and detailed: building at geographically dispersed storehouses, appointing overseers, collecting one-fifth of the harvest, and then having a detailed distribution plan. This level of administrative detail came from divine inspiration, not just human planning. Grace gives you both the vision and the implementation details.
— Many believers separate the “spiritual” from the “practical,” but Joseph’s story shows that administrative excellence is a spiritual gift. God cares about implementation, not just inspiration.
— The grace for administration isn’t just about being organized; it’s about having supernatural insight into systems, structures, and processes. God gave Joseph knowledge that went far beyond his experience. Grace can similarly expand your administrative capacity beyond your training.
— If you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of your responsibilities, remember that God’s grace provides not just the vision but the wisdom to implement it step by step. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Like Paul testified, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me” (1 Corinthians 15:10).
— When you are led by the Holy Spirit, the systems you create and the processes you implement can become channels of God’s blessing to others. God did it through Joseph, and He can do it through you.
— Ask God specifically for administrative grace—the supernatural ability to organize, delegate, systematize, and implement with wisdom beyond your experience or education. This is as much a spiritual gift as healing or prophecy, and it’s available to you through grace.
4. Grace Prepares You Through Seasons of Testing.
Joseph’s path to leadership wasn’t direct or easy. Before he stood before Pharaoh, he endured years of slavery and imprisonment. Yet those difficult seasons weren’t wasted; God was preparing him for his ultimate assignment.
How this applies to you:
— The challenges you’re facing aren’t punishments; they’re preparation empowered by grace. God is developing strategic wisdom in you through situations that require discernment, patience, and faith. Even when you can’t see it, grace is at work preparing you for greater impact.
— Joseph learned administration by managing Potiphar’s household and then the prison. He went from being the 11th of 12 boys at home to running anything. To run an entire domestic operation in Egypt, working for a man who directly worked for the Pharoah. This was a grace-filled training ground for the greater assignment of administering Egypt. In the same way, your current responsibilities are grace-orchestrated preparation for greater influence. Nothing is wasted in God’s Kingdom.
— Strategic wisdom isn’t downloaded instantly; it’s developed through testing. Each challenge you face is a grace opportunity to grow in discernment and decision-making. James 1:2-5 reminds us that testing produces maturity, and God gives wisdom generously to those who ask.
— Joseph maintained his integrity and excellence even when it seemed his gifts were being wasted. The promotion came because grace had prepared him when the opportunity arose. Your faithfulness in obscurity positions you for visibility when the time is right. This isn’t about earning God’s favor but about being prepared by grace to steward greater responsibility.
— Grace doesn’t eliminate the need for preparation; it empowers you through it. Joseph still had to learn Egyptian customs, language, and administrative systems. But grace gave him the supernatural ability to master these quickly. Don’t resent the process; grace is accelerating your development even when you don’t feel it.
— The pit, Potiphar, and the prison phases were part of Joseph’s training, not detours from his destiny. Without the pit, Potiphar, or prison phases, he would not have been ready for the palace. So, if you’re in a difficult season right now, don’t see it as an interruption of God’s plan but as part of it. He’s preparing you through grace for a level of strategic wisdom you couldn’t gain any other way.
— Joseph’s testing revealed his character, which was as important as his competence. Strategic wisdom isn’t just about making smart decisions; it’s about making righteous ones. Grace is developing both your character and your capacity, preparing you for influence that honors God and serves others.
Declaration of Faith:
Father, I thank You for the grace of strategic wisdom that enables me to see what others can’t see and implement solutions that others can’t envision.
I declare that the same Spirit that gave Joseph supernatural insight and administrative wisdom is at work in me, guiding my decisions and strategies by Your unmerited favor.
I embrace the challenging seasons of my life as grace-filled preparation, not punishment, knowing that You are developing strategic wisdom in me through every experience.
I commit to receiving Your grace for both prophetic insight and practical implementation, knowing that administrative excellence is as much a spiritual gift as any other.
I will seek Your wisdom in prayer and communion with Your Spirit, not relying solely on my natural understanding or conventional wisdom.
I am living THE GRACE LIFE in 2025, walking in supernatural strategic wisdom that positions me for kingdom influence! Therefore, I know GREATER IS COMING FOR ME!
I declare this by faith, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
This is Today’s Word! Apply it and prosper!
