Description

There may be transitions in life that are more difficult than we may realize.

Scripture Text

Genesis 37-41

Main Points or Ideas

1. Scene One: “Life’s not fair!”

• Three mistakes:
• Jacob’s Favoritism
• The Brother’s Hatred of Joseph
• Joseph’s Pride
• Joseph’s two dreams of rise to power

2. Scene Two: Trust That God Has a Plan

• Can you handle the unexpected?
• God wants us to know what is in our hearts.
• Is God in control of your life?

3. Scene Three: Work Hard and Make the Best of It

• Joseph had to choose to trust God’s plan
• Joseph had no idea what was in store

4. Scene Four: Get Up and Keep Going

• Sometimes it will seem like you are going the wrong direction from the dreams God has given you
• Humble yourself and submit yourself to the Lord’s plans

5. Applications:

• Do not give up. Push back against the set backs
• What is ahead can be harder than what you have overcome
• God is STILL THERE with you in it

Conclusion

Oftentimes, we will need to go through God’s lonely, devastating, hard path that is often rewarding. That is the way of life.