ORIENTATION OF A KING VI

“Why won’t you even look at me” Cleopatra rubbed Joseph’s chin gently and he shrunk back. 

“The mere thought of your suggestions are underserving of my God and master” Joseph drew close to the only exit from this gaping abyss of lust. “What is it about me?”

 “Why don’t you ask yourself that question?” Cleopatra drew near him again 

“This is wrong against God” Joseph whispered with tears in his eyes… he knew this was absolutely wrong and was also aware of the fact that his refusal would get him sacked. Madame Cleopatra had threatened over and over, used every tactic in the book but he had not given in.

It had started with subtle gifts and niceties… then it advanced to body rubs… subsequently aggravating to open requests. Joseph was caught in between his integrity to God, his loyalty to Potiphar (his master) and the grim claws of this evil seductress. He knew without a doubt that the surest bet was God, so his tears were not out of weakness but out of the realization that God wasn’t done training him for where he was going to. 

Joseph’s tears were a show of anger that he still had flaws that needed testing. He had contemplated telling his master several times but would Potiphar believe a common Israeli slave over his wife of fifteen years? 

Kunle Smith knew what would follow immediately and turned to Eti. “Watch carefully, son… someday this might be you” he whispered. Kunle had brought his son through Time Warp to witness this classic temptation theatre. The media was rank with tons of sensual material and Kunle needed his boy ready to overcome. 

They stood under the covers of the heavy Egyptian blinds yet their vision wasn’t hindered by the covers. Two time-frames had been merged… but only the parties from the present year could traverse both time-frames. 

Cleopatra grabbed Joseph by the waist in a lock that was definitely powered by hell. She pulled him like a possessed tigress and succeeded in getting him to the bed despite Joseph’s manly strength…

Eti shut his eyes in disgust and youthful innocence but Kunle tapped the boy on the shoulders “the best part is here son” urging Eti to open his eyes. 

At that instant, Joseph elbowed Cleopatra in the gut. She yelped like a wounded dog and released her grip temporarily. As Joseph took off towards the door, Cleopatra regained strength and reached for his coat… and the coat felt this was the appropriate time to be rent… on the right shoulder 

SO Joseph fled the sin scene leaving behind the coat of proof… that he was either guilty or innocent. 

“Dad” Eti whispered to his dad “Why was Cleopatra so particular about Joseph” 

“The destiny of the world lay in the integrity of Joseph’s heart” Kunle replied “and God allowed him to be taken through series of temptations to be sure that particular character was sealed in his heart”

“Did Joseph know this?”

 “Sure… remember his dreams?” Kunle replied “The devil’s greatest battle with you will come when he knows you’ve discovered your world changing purpose in Christ”