Question: Why do we tend to draw closer to God during times of trial than times when everything is going well?
5 Key words in the Joseph story
“The Lord was with Joseph” (Genesis 39:2, 39:21, 39:23)
Three truths about the grace to endure:
- Joseph saw God’s perfect plan in every location
(Genesis 45:5) - Joseph sensed God’s gracious hand in every position
(Genesis 45:9)
(Genesis 39:4)
(Genesis 39:22) - Joseph submitted to God’s sovereign will in every situation
(Genesis 50:20)
- God is in control of every event in our lives – both good and bad.
- The Lord blesses us when we are obedient.
- God never forgets His promises.
- God will test us to determine what is in our hearts.