Bible 09 | the year to read the Bible

For those of you that might not know, I have spent the last 17 years, off and on, in the radio broadcasting industry. The thing about radio that makes it special is you are able to talk to people within your community, whether you are on the air or not, using the broadcast signal. Whether it is talk or music, you form a bond with the audience. Much like those that serve in ministry, the people of radio have formed a special bond built around their common love.

I describe this because in the last few months, many in this industry have been laid off, punctuated by the firing of 1,850 or some people from a major radio company in the last couple of days. They are great people who worked on their craft in a very specialized field, considering the number of radio stations in each city.

I have been through similar situations in the past, some very recent, and I was struck with this verse when I read it on the day that those that I know are hurting were laid off:

5 But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives. Genesis 45:5 (NLT)

In this case, Jacob had been thrown in a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery by them and taken to Egypt. But from that, he had worked his way out of all this, been thrown in jail in the meantime, and still found his way to be the number 2 guy in Egypt, despite being Hebrew. 

But most of all, he forgives his brothers for letting him go. We are meant to do what God wants us to. If radio is it, you will find your way back, but a layoff will not stand in your way. It may be the change that you need. I know it has been for me. I am excited because I believe that I am going to be able to help those in need, in all media  industries and more. Bring it on!